Hemigraphis colorata
Strobilanthes alternata
Hemigraphis colorata is a stem plant.
Stem plant
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Not suitable for aquariums. Not suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Planting & care
- Growth typeStem plant
- LightMedium
- Height2.4–4.7" (6–12 cm)
About this plant
Care level: Expert. Light requirement: medium.
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Light
- Medium
- Growth type
- Stem plant
- Aquarium suitability
- Not suitable for aquariums Not suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 2.4–4.7" (6–12 cm)
Water conditions
Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.
- pH
- 6–7.5
Nutrients
- Nitrate (NO₃)
- 10–50 mg/L
- Phosphate (PO₄)
- 0.5–3 mg/L
- Potassium (K)
- 5–50 mg/L
- Iron (Fe)
- 0.05–0.2 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Propagation
- Cuttings
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What you’ll need to grow Hemigraphis colorata
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
Fertilization
Regular macro and micronutrient fertilization supports healthy growth and coloration.
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- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Hemigraphis
- Botanical name
- Strobilanthes alternata
