Add striking leaf textures and beautiful earthy tones to your aquascape with Hygrophila Pinnatifida! This distinctive aquatic plant features deeply lobed leaves with attractive brownish-green upper surfaces and burgundy undersides, creating a stunning contrast in freshwater planted aquariums.
Native to India, Hygrophila Pinnatifida is a favourite among aquascaping enthusiasts for its unique appearance and versatile growth habit. It can grow as a stem plant or spread horizontally across rocks and driftwood, making it ideal for nature-style aquascapes and detailed hardscape layouts.
Care & Placement Details
Difficulty: Moderate
Light Requirements: Moderate to High
CO₂ Needs: Recommended for stronger growth and enhanced coloration
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tank Placement: Midground to Background; suitable for hardscape attachment
Plant Type: Aquatic stem plant
Colour: Brownish-green leaves with reddish-burgundy undersides
Trimming: Regular trimming encourages compact, bushier growth
Propagation: Stem cuttings and side shoots
Aquarium Type: Low-tech and high-tech planted aquariums
Planting & Care Tips
Hygrophila Pinnatifida can be planted in the substrate or attached to rocks and driftwood for a natural, creeping effect. Its horizontal shoots can develop roots and attach themselves to hardscape, creating a beautiful textured appearance.
Provide suitable lighting, consistent nutrients and stable water conditions for healthy growth. CO₂ supplementation can encourage more vigorous growth and stronger coloration. Pinch or trim the upper shoots regularly to encourage side growth and maintain a compact aquascape.
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Important Plant Information
The plant pictures shown are of submersed-grown plants maintained in aquariums under optimum growing conditions. Plants supplied may be grown in emersed or submersed conditions, depending on the variety.
Therefore, the leaf shape, size, and overall plant structure may vary from the plants shown in the pictures when received. Once planted and grown submersed in an aquarium under suitable conditions, the plant will gradually develop its characteristic aquatic appearance.
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