Hygrophila polysperma 'Sunset' ('Rosanervig')

Hygrophila polysperma (Roxb.) T.Anderson

Hygrophila polysperma 'Sunset' ('Rosanervig') is a stem plant suited to midground planting.

MidgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height7.9–11.8" (20–30 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Very easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
72–82°F (22–28°C)
Placement
Midground
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
7.9–11.8" (20–30 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
72–82°F (22–28°C)
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
2–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Very fast
Propagation
Cuttings
Color
Green

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What you’ll need to grow Hygrophila polysperma 'Sunset' ('Rosanervig')

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

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