How tall does Hygrophila grow?
As Hygrophila tends to grow and spread very readily, reaching a height of around 24 inches, the minimum recommended tank size is 10 gallons.
How do you plant hygrophila Siamensis?
‘Siamensis’ originates from Thailand and have stems from 15-40 cm and 10-15 cm wide. Leaves are light green and dense. Plant several stems in a group at the background of the aquarium, cut off the top shoots when they reach the water surface and replant these. They will soon form new roots and continue growing.
Does hygrophila Pinnatifida grow fast?
It is an aggressive and fast grower that sends out runners continually; it becomes very wild and can grow quite large with a width of 25cm+ when given rich CO2 & nutrients.
Does hygrophila Pinnatifida need to be planted?
Hygrophila pinnatifida is a popular epiphyte in aquascaping circles as it can grow well without being planted in substrate – it attaches easily to rocks and wood and its reddish coloration and unique leaf shape serves as good contrast against green plants.
