Common Name
Dwarf Hygrophila, Dwarf Hygro, Indian waterweed, Miramar weed
Description
Hygrophila polysperma from tropical Asia is one of the hardiest aquarium plants available. The shoots becomes 25-40 cm tall and 4-8 cm wide. It is particularly good for beginners because it grows in almost all conditions. It is also recommendable for initial planting of tanks because it quickly removes excess nutrients from the water and competes with algae.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Light green
Fast growing
Very undemanding
Recommended for initial planting
Synonyms
Adenosma polysperma (Roxburgh) Sprengel, Hemiadelphis polysperma (Roxburgh) Nees, Justicia polysperma Roxburgh
Complete Botanical Name
Hygróphila polyspérma (Roxb.) T.Anderson
Family
Acanthaceae
Genus
Hygrophila
Category
Background
Difficulty
very easy
Growth
very fast
Carbon Dioxide
need
pH Value
5-8
Temperature Tolerance
4-35℃
Carbonate Hardness
2-21 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Cuttings
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
