Hygrophila polysperma
Hygrophila polysperma (Roxb.) T.Anderson
Midground, BackgroundStem plant
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Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- GrowthStem plant
- LightLow
- CO2None
- Height9.8–15.7" (25–40 cm)
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Very easy
- Light
- Low
- CO₂
- None
- Temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
- Placement
- Midground, Background
- Growth type
- Stem plant
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 9.8–15.7" (25–40 cm)
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
- pH
- 5–8
- Carbonate hardness
- 2–21 °dKH
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Very fast
- Width
- 1.6–3.1" (4–8 cm)
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Color
- Green
Grow it successfully
What you’ll need to grow Hygrophila polysperma
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Hygrophila
- Botanical name
- Hygrophila polysperma (Roxb.) T.Anderson
