Aquarium plant

Hygrophila sp. 'Tiger'

Hygrophila sp. 'Tiger'

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Plant overview

Hygrophila sp. 'Tiger' grows as a stem plant and fits midground and background planting. Care: low light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 22–28 °C, pH 5–8, KH 2–21 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

PlacementMidground, Background
GrowthStem plant
LightLow
CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature: 22–28 °C
pH: 5–8
Carbonate hardness: 2–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L): 5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Propagation: Cuttings
Color: green

Taxonomy

Major group: Angiosperms
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Hygrophila
Botanical name: Hygrophila sp. 'Tiger'

About this plant

Hygrophila sp. 'Tiger' is a very fast-growing stem plant named for the distinctive patterned markings visible on its green leaves. Its exact species identity and original collection locality have not been confirmed, so it should remain listed under the established aquarium trade name rather than being assigned to Hygrophila polysperma. The plant is highly adaptable and tolerates a broad range of light and water conditions. Stronger light and a balanced micronutrient supply make the leaf pattern more pronounced, while carbon dioxide supports denser branching but is not essential for survival. Use the plant in the midground or background and trim it frequently before its rapid growth shades neighbouring species. Replanted shoot tips root readily, and the remaining lower stems usually branch again. Its combination of resilience, speed and patterned foliage makes Hygrophila sp. 'Tiger' a practical accent for both low-tech and intensively planted aquariums.