Ludwigia inclinata 'Meta' - Premium Red Aquarium Plant

Ludwigia inclinata 'Meta' - Premium Red Aquarium Plant

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  • Secure checkout icon Submerged-Grown Quality Most plants grown submerged for stronger roots and instant success in your tank.
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Plant Care Guide
💨 CO2 Required
❤️ Colour red
🌳 Difficulty advanced
🚶 Growth medium
🔆 Light high
⬆️ Placement background
🌿 Type stem

Deep Red Foliage for Advanced Aquascapers

Ludwigia inclinata 'Meta' is a premium stem plant for advanced aquascapers seeking the most intense red coloration available. This demanding species features broad, elongated leaves that develop spectacular deep red hues under high lighting, creating a show-stopping focal point that elevates competition-level aquascapes.

Why Choose Ludwigia inclinata 'Meta'?

  • Deep Red Coloration: Achieves the most intense deep red hues under high light conditions
  • Advanced Challenge: Rewarding plant for experienced aquascapers ready to push their skills
  • Bold Presence: Large, broad leaves make a dramatic statement in the aquascape
  • Competition Quality: Favored by professional aquascapers for show-level layouts
  • Color Intensity: Develops stunning deep red that rivals the best red plants available

Care Requirements

  • Lighting: High (essential for deep red coloration)
  • CO2: Required for optimal growth and color development
  • Temperature: 22-28°C
  • pH: 6.0-7.0
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Difficulty: Advanced

Expert Tips from School Of Scape

Ludwigia inclinata 'Meta' is a demanding plant that requires high light, CO2 supplementation, and consistent nutrient dosing to achieve its spectacular deep red coloration. This is not a beginner plant - it's designed for advanced aquascapers who have mastered water parameters and nutrient management. The intense red hues develop under strong lighting with adequate iron and micronutrient supplementation. Plant in nutrient-rich substrate for best results. Use as a focal point in groups of 3-5 stems. Regular trimming encourages bushier growth and maintains vibrant coloration. This species is particularly effective in Dutch-style aquascapes or as a dramatic backdrop in competition layouts where deep red coloration is essential.

Shipping: Fast dispatch across Australia with careful packaging to ensure your plants arrive healthy and ready to plant.

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All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.

Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.

Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days

Questions? accounts@schoolofscape.com.au

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FAQs

Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.

All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout

We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.

CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.

Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.

Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.