Aquarium plant
Hygrophila balsamica
MidgroundStem plant
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Plant overview
Hygrophila balsamica grows as a stem plant and fits midground planting. Care: easy care, low light, required CO₂.
Recorded water ranges cover temperature 24–28 °C, pH 5–7, KH 2–12 °dKH, CO₂ 25–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementMidground
- GrowthStem plant
- LightLow
- CO2Required
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 5–7
- Carbonate hardness
- 2–12 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 25–4 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Propagation
- Cuttings
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Hygrophila
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FAQ
Where should Hygrophila balsamica be planted?
Use it for midground planting.
What light does Hygrophila balsamica need?
Light requirement: low.
What temperature suits Hygrophila balsamica?
Temperature: 24–28 °C.