Hygrophila polysperma - Indian waterweed

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Hygrophila polysperma (Indian water lily)

max. growth height - 50 cm Country of origin  India, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Suitability Discus aquarium
Community aquarium
Type  Stem plant
Family Acanthaceae Genus Hygrophila
Propagation Cuttings Growth rate fast
pH 5 - 9 Water hardness 10 - 30 °dh
Notes  Cut back regularly.

Hygrophila polysperma is one of the "easiest" plants in the aquarium hobby. Even under the worst conditions, it can continue to grow to some extent. If the growing conditions are improved, the plant naturally thrives much better. With good lighting, the tips of its shoots turn a reddish brown colour. It grows very quickly, so it needs to be cut back more often than other stem plants. Highly recommended for initial planting and as an algae preventative.

Aquarium: Community aquarium
Feature: In the background, Stem plants
Genus: Hygrophila
Growth: fast
Origin: Asia
Properties: Stem plants
Stand: In the background
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13 October 2021 13:03

Tres bonne calité, merci

Tres bonne calité, merci

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Limnophila sessiliflora
Limnophila sessiliflora An easy to grow stem plant, ideal for the background of the aquarium. It is characterized by its beautiful green coloration and rapid growth.Difficulty of growing: easyLight requirements: mediumCO₂ requirements: mediumGrown plant height: up to 60 cmGrowth: fastTemperature: 25-30°CPlacement in aquarium: Third levelOrigin: Asia6 cm cup diameterLimnophila Sessiliflora is an easy to grow stem plant, perfect for the third level of a tank. Native to Asia, the plant is characterized by pinnate leavesof light green color. They grow in groups of 6-9 leaves around the stem. Limnophila sessiliflora looks best incompact groups. Because of its structure, it makes an excellent hiding place for juvenile fish. The advantage of this plant is that it is easy to grow. It requires only moderate light, about 0.5 W/l. However, the plant adapts to the light conditions. In stronger light, the stems become thicker, the green color more bright and the structure more compact. In weaker light, the stems may elongate between the leaf nodes, which affects the appearance of the plant. It can be successfully grown without CO₂ supply. It grows up to 60 cm tall, which makes it a good choice for planting the third level of the tank. Its intense growth helps the aquarium look quickly overgrown. The growing stems can be cut at any point and then replanted in the substrate. In this way, we can quickly compact the clumps. The prerequisite for rapid growth of this plant is a constant temperature of 25-30°C. Although Limnophila Sessiliflora tolerates short-term temperature fluctuations well, it grows fastest at a constant temperature. Because of its growth rate, additional fertilization of the tank with iron- and potassium-rich fertilizer is recommended.Planting: The plant must be removed from the cup and thoroughly rinsed from the gel under running water. This is best done by placing the plant in a container of lukewarm water. Most of the gel will then fall off by itself. Divide the contents of the cup into 3-4 cm lumps and then place them in the substrate..

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Hygrophila corymbosa Compact
Hygrophila corymbosa Kompakt / Short-stemmed Water Friend max. growth height - 15 cm Country of origin  Cultivated form Suitability NanoCube, aquascaping and community aquarium Type  Stem plant family Acanthaceae Genus Hygrophila Propagation Cuttings, side shoots Growth rate slow pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 0 - 30 °dh Notes   This growth form is probably the result of a mutation and is rather atypical for the Hygrophila genus due to its height. The stems are strongly compressed and the leaves sit close together in a compact form. Plants cultivated above water have deep dark green leaves, in the aquarium they are bright light green. It grows slowly, which is why it requires significantly less care than other Hygrophila species. It is well suited to the foreground. Its leaf shape makes it a nice change from other foreground plants.

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Hygrophila corymbosa - cherry leaf - giant water lover
Hygrophila corymbosa / Cherry Leaf - Giant Waterleaf max. growth height - 50 cm Country of origin  Southeast Asia Suitability Discus aquarium Type  Stem plant Family Acanthaceae Genus Hygrophila Propagation Tip cutting Growth rate fast pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 0 - 30 °dh Notes  Beginner plant Hygrophila corymbosa is a widespread stem plant in Southeast Asia. There are some varieties that differ in leaf shape. Generally, the emergent leaves are considerably darker in colour than in the submerged stage. The giant waterleaf is a good beginner‘s plant for the background. Its rapid growth absorbs excess nutrients and thus deprives algae of their food source. As soon as the shoots reach the water surface, they should be cut back by half. A tiered arrangement of the stems is recommended.

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