Exotic Origin
Originally from India, Hygrophila pinnatifida brings exotic beauty to your aquarium with its unique foliage. Its leaves feature brown patches on the surface and a striking burgundy colour underneath, enhancing your aquatic environment.
Description and Features
Hygrophila pinnatifida is known for its fern-like leaves that display brown and green tones on the surface, contrasting with a vibrant burgundy hue beneath. This plant thrives when attached to driftwood or rocks and adapts well to various tank conditions without needing to be planted in the substrate.
Growth and Care
It exhibits versatile growth patterns, forming horizontal shoots that easily attach to surfaces. Pinching the top shoots encourages compact growth, making it suitable for different aquascape styles. Under intense lighting and elevated CO2 levels, the plant intensifies its red colouring, becoming a stunning focal point in your aquarium.
Maintenance
Hygrophila pinnatifida is relatively easy to cultivate and spreads readily through runners or by replanting top shoots. It grows moderately to fast and requires regular trimming to maintain its shape and size, particularly when planted in small groups against a plain background.
Conclusion
With its graceful growth and vibrant colours, Hygrophila pinnatifida adds aesthetic appeal and natural beauty to any aquarium setup, making it a popular choice among aquarists seeking a visually striking and low-maintenance aquatic plant.
Type: Stem Plant
Care Level: Easy
Growth Rate: Fast
Lighting: Low
Water pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Water Conditions: 22-28°C
CO2: Not Required
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