{"product_id":"ludwigia-inclinata-var-verticillata-cuba","title":"Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Ludwigia comes from swampy ground on the Isle of Youth, a small island off Cuba, and is not often seen in the hobby. Its long leaves are marbled in red and green, and like other Ludwigia it can put out a yellow flower. It grows both above and below the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Stem plant · Origin: Isle of Youth, Cuba · Growth: Very fast · Height: Up to 18 inches · Light: Moderate · CO2: Not required · Temp: 72–82°F · pH: 6.5–7.6\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePut it in the background of a tank 10 gallons or larger. With good light it shoots up fast, so plan on regular trims and replant the tops to thicken the stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Shrimp Keepers Like It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt grows into a thick wall of stems, which makes a safe hideout for shrimplets and molting adults. All that leaf surface collects biofilm, and fast growth means it pulls a lot of nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePhotos © AquaticMotiv, used with credit.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eInformation sourced from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticmotiv.com\/products\/ludwigia-inclinata-var-verticillata-cuba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAquaticMotiv\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaticMotiv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68363754406109,"sku":"AQMLUDDEF1-3","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/5302\/9085\/files\/ludwigia-inclinata-var-verticillata-cuba-plants-501_5c10f13e-4ffb-499f-a2b9-90a21c3b6bbe.webp?v=1793388142","url":"https:\/\/www.mossandmolt.com\/products\/ludwigia-inclinata-var-verticillata-cuba","provider":"Moss \u0026 Molt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}