ID this Ludwigia please?

[thrak76]

Hi people,

I received this plant as unidentified Ludwigia a couple months ago. It grows very quickly, and i like it. Now i would just like to know what it is! Please help.

Here's a pic from today:



Thank you!

 

[timwag2001]

i personally think it looks more like some sort of hygro.

 

[thrak76]

OK, i revise my statement then....

ID this plant, please? :grinyes:

 

[timwag2001]

hygro polysperma??? maybe?
i've never seen it in real life so i'm not positive

 

[thrak76]

hygro polysperma??? maybe?
i've never seen it in real life so i'm not positive

No variegation on the leaves in my tank. Also the leaves are broader on the polysperma.

 

[Bk718]

looks like ludwiga repens x arcuata. can gain more color under proper lighting/co2

 

[thrak76]

looks like ludwiga repens x arcuata. can gain more color under proper lighting/co2

So you think its a hybrid? It actually has been coloring up real nicely. These just haven't grown up too near the surface yet. I'm running a DIY hood/CO2 and its flourishing.

 

[Bk718]

whats your lighting??

the tops are starting to color up though so in no time you should see more orange to them.

 

[thrak76]

I'm running 4 15w cfls over a 29g. I've trimmed and replanted 3 times w/this plant so far. The tops have been turning a rusty red. More yellow on the top side, and a deeper red on the undersides.

 

[thrak76]

Ya, i'd say it is Ludwigia Repens x Arcuata.

Here's a pic from The Age of Aquariums



Thanks for the help!!