Hygrophila odora
Hygrophila odora (Nees) T.Anderson
Midground, BackgroundStem plant
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Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- GrowthStem plant
- LightHigh
- CO2Required
- Height3.9–7.9" (10–20 cm)
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Light
- High
- CO₂
- Required
- Temperature
- 75–82°F (24–28°C)
- Placement
- Midground, Background
- Growth type
- Stem plant
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 3.9–7.9" (10–20 cm)
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 75–82°F (24–28°C)
- pH
- 4.5–7
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–7 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 25–40 mg/L
Nutrients
- Nitrate (NO₃)
- 10–50 mg/L
- Phosphate (PO₄)
- 0.3–3 mg/L
- Potassium (K)
- 5–30 mg/L
- Iron (Fe)
- 0.01–0.5 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Color
- Green
Grow it successfully
What you’ll need to grow Hygrophila odora
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
For best results, keep the plant's documented lighting, CO₂ and nutrient needs in balance.
Fertilization
Regular macro and micronutrient fertilization supports healthy growth and coloration.
Calculate fertilizer dosingTaxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Hygrophila
- Botanical name
- Hygrophila odora (Nees) T.Anderson
