🌿 Ludwigia sphaerocarpa in Vitro Culture®

Rare Rosette-Like Stem Plant with Orange-Red Underwater Coloration
Sold in 4-inch Vitro Culture® Bag | Yield: Approx. 4 Small Plantlets

Ludwigia sphaerocarpa, also known as Roundfruit Primrose Willow, is a rare aquatic gem native to the wetlands of southwestern North America. Unlike more common Ludwigia species, L. sphaerocarpa exhibits a compact, rosette-like growth habit with thick, horizontally spreading stems that add striking structure and texture to any aquascape. When grown submerged with high light and CO₂, its foliage transitions from bright green to intense orange-red to reddish-brown, offering a warm, vibrant contrast in planted tanks.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, this plant is propagated through advanced Tissue Culture Technology—ensuring a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start. Perfect for aquascapers seeking healthy plants for precision layouts, shrimp-safe tanks, or sensitive biotopes.

🌟 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Ludwigia sphaerocarpa

• Common Name: Roundfruit Primrose Willow

• Leaf Color: Orange-red to brown (submerged); green (emersed)

• Growth Form: Compact, rosette-like with horizontal stems

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with sterile gel/liquid medium

• Placement: Foreground to midground

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Difficulty Level: Medium

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high; higher intensity enhances coloration

• CO₂: Strongly recommended for best results

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich or root tab supplemented

• Water Parameters:

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Temperature: 70–82°F (21–28°C)

• Propagation: Replant lateral or upright cuttings

🌱 Growth & Propagation:

• Nutrient Substrate: ✅ Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: ✅ Yes

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Pest-Free: No snails, algae, or harmful contaminants

• Safe for Shrimp & Sensitive Tanks: Pesticide-free, ideal for clean ecosystems

• Long Shelf Life: Store in lighted area before use

• Easy to Plant: Rinse well, gently separate, and plant in desired location

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Rosette-Like Structure: Unusual for stem plants—adds visual interest

• Warm Color Pop: Brightens green-dominant aquascapes

• Foreground Friendly: Suitable for nano tanks or layered layouts

• Textural Contrast: Horizontal stems create naturalistic flow

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• One (1) 4-inch Vitro Culture® bag containing approx. 4 small healthy Ludwigia sphaerocarpa plantlets

• Grown in sterile lab conditions, ready for rinsing, acclimation, and planting

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Images are for reference only. Coloration, shape, and growth will vary depending on aquarium lighting, CO₂, and fertilization. This plant may experience brief "melt" when transitioning from tissue culture to submerged growth; stable care will promote recovery and regrowth.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Never release Ludwigia sphaerocarpa—or any aquarium plant—into natural waterways. Doing so may disrupt native ecosystems. Dispose of trimmings and unused portions responsibly.