Showing posts with label Hygrophila. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hygrophila. Show all posts

Dwarf hygrophila - Hygrophila polysperma

 Quick Facts::  Dwarf hygrophila - Hygrophila polysperma
Care Level:Easy
Lighting:Medium
Placement:Background
Maximum Length:12"
Water Conditions:72-82 F, 3-8 KH,  pH 6.5 - 7.5
Propagation:Cuttings
Coloration:Green
Supplements:Trace Elements, CO2 Fertilization, Iron, Potassium, Substrate Fertilizer  
Origin:India

Temple plant - Hygrophila corymbosa

 Quick Facts::  Temple plant - Hygrophila corymbosa
Care Level:Easy
Lighting:Medium
Placement:Background
Maximum Length:2' 
Water Conditions:72-82 F, 3-8 KH,  pH 6.5 - 7.5
Propagation:Cuttings
Coloration:Green
Supplements:Trace Elements, CO2 Fertilization, Iron, Potassium, Substrate Fertilizer  
Origin:Southeast Asia

Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis)

 Quick Facts::  Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis)
Care Level:Easy
Lighting:Low To Medium
Placement:Background
Maximum Length:1'8″
Water Conditions:74-82 F, pH 6.5-7.5, KH 3-8
Propagation:Cuttings
Coloration:Green
Supplements:Iron, CO2 Supplementation
Origin:South East Asia


Hygrophila Angustifolia - Hygrophila angustifolia

Characteristics
Hygrophila Angustifolia also known as Willow Hygro originally comes from East Asia.This plant has large stems with narrow leaves that sway in the waters current like a weeping willow tree. The Hygrophila Angustifolia plant is beneficial to aquarium environments. This plant removes nitrates from the water keeping you aquarium cleaner.






Water Conditions 
72-82° F
KH 3-8
pH 
6.5-7.5



Care
Hygrophila Angustifolia requires a moderate amount of lighting of at least 2 to 3 watts per gallon of full spectrum light. These plants benefit from regular additions of CO2, iron rich fertilizers, and a nutrient rich substrate. 



Propagation
Reproduction within this species is easily achieved from cuttings. Simply cut healthy mature plants with scissors and remove any leaves from the bottom 1-2 inches. Replant and new root growth will form from the last node on the stem.