Plant Spotlight: Mosaic Plant

Ludwigia Sedioides—better known as the Mosaic Plant—presents as three-inch round clusters of small red and green leaves. Its colorful appearance makes the Mosaic plant a favorite among pond aquascapers. Flourishing in calm, warm water, this is the perfect addition to your pond for the summer! Your water temperatures must be 70 to 75 degrees for this tropical plant. Mosaic plants need their water pH to be below eight to survive, as it does not tolerate water with high pH. You can plant Mosaic about six inches below the surface, and the leaf clusters will spread about two feet across. The Mosaic plant is a very unique water garden plant that will spread well in warm water.