Ludwigia Sedioides, commonly known as Mosaic Plant or Floating Ludwigia is a beautiful floating aquatic plant that is found in freshwater indoor or outdoor ponds. However, if provided with the optimal conditions, it can thrive in a planted aquarium tank also. Ludwigia Sedioides features striking foliage that is highly dependent upon the environment in which it is kept. When provided with tropical temperatures, soft water parameters, and high-quality aquarium LED lighting, Mosaic Plant sports bold red leaves with a slightly serrated edge that fans out from its central radius onto the aquarium tank's surface in an intricate pattern. On the latter side, Ludwigia Sedioides can also have varying color tones that include a mix of green and red shades.
This aquatic plant is typically found in outdoor ponds and will flower seasonally. Ludwigia Sedioides must be planted in high-quality aquarium soil to provide an additional source of nutrients. Being kept in pond-like environments commonly, Ludwiga Sedioides is partial to more stagnant waters and should be kept in an aquarium tank with a gentle flow to prevent it from being tossed around too much. When using Mosaic Plant, care should also be taken to consider additional aquatic plant choices as Ludwigia Sedioides will inevitably shade all aquatic plants within the aquarium tank from lighting. Regular pruning will also be required as Ludwigia Sedioides is known to grow at a quick pace if optimal conditions are present.
Floating and lily-like aquatic plants are beneficial to planted aquarium tanks as they help absorb excess nutrients within the water column. Ludwigia Sedioides is also known to provide a safe haven for smaller fish and shrimp species. Like all aquatic plants, Ludwigia Sedioides will do best in an aquarium tank that has clean water, good aquarium lighting, CO2 injection and a nutrient dense aquarium soil. Bolder coloration can be achieved by dosing premium planted aquarium tank fertilizers such as Tropica Liquid Fertilizer. As mentioned, this aquatic plant can grow quite large and is best suited for larger sized aquarium tanks.
Plant Care & Information
| Common Name(s) | Mosaic Plant |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Floating + Stem |
| Care Level | Intermediate |
| Lighting | Medium to High |
| CO2 | Recommended |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Suggested Placement | Floating Plant |
| Height / Size | 7-25"+ |
| Propagation | Trim & Replant |
Aquarium plants can vary in growth form and may require time to transition to your aquarium environment, whether grown submerged or emersed. This transition period is a natural part of establishing healthy, long-term growth in planted aquariums.
From carpeting plants in the foreground to stem plants and larger species used in the midground or background, each plant offers a unique contribution to a balanced and natural aquascape. As plants adapt, it is normal to see minor changes such as leaf melt, color shifts, or new growth patterns as they settle into their new conditions.
We carefully inspect and prepare all live aquatic plants prior to shipping. While we do our best to minimize hitchhikers, we cannot guarantee plants to be completely pest or snail-free unless tissue culture options are selected.
Because live plants are perishable, some signs of transit stress may occur, including leaf loss or cosmetic damage. These are typically temporary and when when healthy roots are present, most plants will recover with proper care.
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Overall rating: 4.3636365 / 5 from 11 reviews.
Review topics: ["looks","leaves","growth"].
"After reading the reviews I expected these to arrive a bit beat up because I'm from the east coast. They lost a fair bit of leaves but no worries they are bouncing back pretty good! I've purchased this to go along with my anubis and they look lovely."
"plant branches look good but all leaves were off"
"Beautiful color"
"growing beautifully in my tank can't wait to see it thrive."
"Unfortunately, all the leaves were melted away upon arrival. The stems were starting to rot. I placed them in the tank hoping that after a few weeks they would start to have some regrowth but the stems just completely rotted away."
"I received the plants in the mail, and to my surprise, they were beaten up. They lost all its leaves during shipping, but I decided to plant them anyway. To an even greater surprise, They made a full recovery within 3 days. I sound like a liar, I know. But they look amazing now despite not have any leaves when I got them. Regardless, I knew I could always contact them in the event that the plants didn't work out, and they are incredibly helpful, but I was glad I didn't have to."
"Arrived dead. Was given a credit promptly without question. Hope to see it back in stock soon so I can try to order it again."
"Honestly, I was scared when they came in. All the leaves fell off, and I knew I could contact them about it, but I decided to plant them regardless. Within a week, they've grown so much I genuinely can't wrap my head around it. They have all their leaves back, they're flowering, they're super tall. It's quite amazing. I wanna incorporate these into a super tall tank one day. So vibrant and colorful."
"This plant came in nice and healthy and took of growing immediately putting out new side shoots. Definitely would order again."
"Very healthy and and stunning even in its baby form"
Shipping
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To avoid delays, please ensure all order information is accurate and complete. We cannot offer refunds and are not responsible for orders shipped to incorrect addresses due to errors in provided information. Once an order has been shipped, delivery times are determined by the carrier and are outside of our control. On average, shipments arrive within 2–5 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.
Returns
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Refunds
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