Hygrophila pinnatifida "Uttara Kannada"
Hygrophila pinnatifida (Dalzell) Sreem.
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Planting & care
This plant takes some experience to grow well. Give it moderate light. It grows better with added CO₂.
Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
About this plant
Geographic form of Hygrophila pinnatifida apparently collected in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India; the abbreviation UK refers to Uttara Kannada, not the United Kingdom. Compared with the common aquarium form, its leaves tend to become somewhat longer, more deeply lobed and more prone to red coloration. Culture and use otherwise correspond to H. pinnatifida. Medium to strong light, injected CO2, complete macro- and micronutrient supply and temperatures above 20 °C are recommended; Aquasabi gives roughly 25–29 °C as optimal. The plant may be rooted in substrate or allowed to attach to hardscape with its roots. Propagate by cuttings and the numerous runner-like lateral shoots. Regular pruning keeps growth compact.
Water conditions
Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.
- Temperature
- 68–84°F (20–29°C)
- pH
- 5–8
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–14 °dKH
- Recorded CO₂ (mg/L)
- 20–30 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Width
- 3.9–7.9" (10–20 cm)
- How to propagate
- cuttings and runner-like side shoots
- Color
- Green, Brown, Red
- Ways to use it
- Accent planting, Small aquariums
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What you’ll need to grow Hygrophila pinnatifida "Uttara Kannada"
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 pinnatifida (Dalzell) Sreem.
- Also known as
- Hygrophila pinnatifida, Pinnatifida, Indian Oak Leaf
- Origin
- India, Western Ghats
- Order
- Lamiales
