Globefruit Primrose-willow
Ludwigia sphaerocarpa
Globefruit Primrose-willow
- Unique stem plant, almost rosette-like
- Horizontal growth habit
- Orange-brown hues
- Novelty, not available in trade elsewhere
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Description
This is an uncommon Ludwigia, not long known in the aquarium hobby. Ludwigia sphaerocarpa, the Roundfruit Primrose Willow, is one of the many Ludwigia species native to the wetlands of southwestern North America. This species is actually long known to science, however only some years ago hobbyists in the USA discovered its qualities as aquarium plant. The emersed plant has a rather inconspicuous look, with its shrubby growth and narrow, green leaves. The more spectacular is its submerged habit: the underwater shoots are very compact, almost rosette-like, and good lighting provided, the leaves develop striking orange-brown tones.
Ludwigia sphaerocarpa benefits much from strong lighting, CO2 supply and a nutrient-rich substrate. It grows relatively slowly; the thick stems grow almost creeping to ascending. Occasional pruning enhances ramification, and the cuttings can be used for propagation.
The unique appearance of this rare Ludwigia is showcased best in the foreground to midground of not too small aquariums. A group of few, well developed shoots forms a distinctive colour and shape accent and contrasts well with low, green, small-leaved plants.
Ludwigia sphaerocarpa is a marsh plant distributed in the southern US states that colonises various wet habitats.1 As an aquarium plant it has been known only since 2008 and until recently (about 2012) only in the USA. Some aquarists in Europe are already cultivating the plant, but it is still largely unknown here.2
In the USA the plant was at first mistakenly thought to be Ludwigia pilosa . Aquarists in Texas collected the plant in the wild, found that it is suitable as an aquarium plant and looks splendid submersed, and passed it on under the name L. pilosa. Later, Cavan Allen (USA) informed the forum www.aquaticplantcentral.com that it had been identified as Ludwigia sphaerocarpa on the basis of its floral characteristics. True L. (read more)
| Misapplied names | Ludwigia pilosa |
| Complete botanical name | Ludwígia sphaerocárpa Elliott |
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Ludwigia |
| Difficulty | medium |
| Growth | medium |
| pH value | 5 - 7 |
| Temperature tolerance | 18 - 28°C |
| Propagation | Cuttings |
| Can grow emersed? | yes |
| Source | Flowgrow |
| Misapplied names |
| Ludwigia pilosa |
| Complete botanical name |
| Ludwígia sphaerocárpa Elliott |
| Family |
| Onagraceae |
| Genus |
| Ludwigia |
| Difficulty |
| medium |
| Growth |
| medium |
| pH value |
| 5 - 7 |
| Temperature tolerance |
| 18 - 28°C |
| Propagation |
| Cuttings |
| Can grow emersed? |
| yes |
| Source |
| Flowgrow |
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super nice plant if it keeps growing like this
so keep it up
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Absolut toll
super schone pflanze wenn sie so weiter wächst
also weiter so
The plant has now been in my aquarium for two weeks. It's now putting out submersed leaves on all of its stems. Currently it's still so low that the color is light green. (read more)
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Die Pflanze sitzt nun seit zwei Wochen in meinem Aquarium. Sie wirft mittlerweile bei allen Stängeln Submerse Blätter. Aktuell ist sie noch so niedrig, dass die Farbe hellgrün ist. Ich bin gespannt. Bei wächst sie ordentlich.
Very fast shipment to Italy and plant in excellent conditions. Very careful instructions for the treatment of the plants. Very recommended shop. Super!!!
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