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Hygrophila polysperma is one of the most adaptable and fast-growing aquarium stem plants. Its fresh green foliage quickly creates volume in the background, while good lighting can bring a subtle reddish-brown tone to the newest growth.
Because it grows readily across a wide range of conditions, it is especially useful in newly established aquariums where fast plant growth can help take up excess nutrients. Regular trimming keeps it compact and encourages side growth, and cuttings root readily when replanted.
Plant Type: Stem plant
Growth Rate: Very fast
Difficulty: Easy
Placement: Background
Height: Up to 50 cm
Lighting Requirements: Medium to High
CO₂ Requirements: 0–20 mg/L; optional but beneficial
Propagation: Head cuttings
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hygrophila polysperma |
| Common Name | Dwarf Hygrophila |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Plant Type | Stem plant |
| Placement | Background |
| Height | Up to 50 cm |
| Growth Rate | Very fast |
| Lighting | Medium to High |
| CO₂ | 0–20 mg/L; optional but beneficial |
| Temperature | 18–28°C |
| pH | 5.0–9.0 |
| Water Hardness | Soft to very hard |
| Propagation | Head cuttings |
This plant is supplied in Dennerle’s Plant Bag format, where the plant is rooted in a coconut/coir plug held in a net pot. Unlike traditional rockwool-grown aquarium plants, the plug does not need to be removed before planting. Simply remove the plant from the outer packaging, rinse gently if needed, and plant the coconut plug directly into the substrate. The roots can continue growing through the plug and into the surrounding substrate.
Please note: As this is a living plant, size, leaf shape, colour, and fullness may vary slightly from the product images and between individual specimens. Some emersed-grown leaves may change as the plant adapts to submerged aquarium growth.
