Hygrophila triflora
Hygrophila triflora (Roxb.) Fosberg & Sachet
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Planting & care
This plant suits beginners. Give it moderate light. It grows better with added CO₂.
Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
About this plant
South-Asian stem plant closely related to Hygrophila difformis and formerly introduced to the hobby as H. difformis Red. It occurs along watercourses in India, Bangladesh and Guam. Submerged leaves stay smaller and are less deeply divided than those of H. difformis, and strong light can turn the shoot tips distinctly brown-red to pink. Stems branch readily and may grow obliquely or partly horizontally, producing a spreading bush. Culture is easy and growth is fast, though generally a little slower than H. difformis. Stronger light helps retain lower leaves and intensifies colour. CO2 is not essential but improves compact growth. Propagate readily from cuttings; emersed growth is vigorous and can produce pale violet flowers.
Water conditions
Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.
- Temperature
- 75–82°F (24–28°C)
- pH
- 5–8
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–14 °dKH
- Recorded CO₂ (mg/L)
- 10–30 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Width
- 3.9–7.9" (10–20 cm)
- How to propagate
- Cuttings
- Color
- Red
- Ways to use it
- Accent planting, Small aquariums, Dutch-style layouts
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What you’ll need to grow Hygrophila triflora
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
Where to buy Hygrophila triflora
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Hygrophila
- Botanical name
- Hygrophila triflora (Roxb.) Fosberg & Sachet
- Also known as
- Hygrophila difformis 'Red', Dreiblütiger Wasserfreund
- Origin
- Asia, India, Bangladesh, Guam
- Order
- Lamiales
