Family: Acanthaceae
Continent: Asia
Region: South-east Asia
Country of origin:
Height: 10-50 cm
Width: 10-15 cm
Light requirements: low-very high
Temperature: 18-28 °C
Hardness tolerance: very soft-very hard
pH tolerance: 5-8
Growth: fast
Demands: very easy
Variety of Hygrophila polysperma generally larger than the normal
plant. When it grows too large, pinch off the stalk and plant it on the bottom
again. Larger plants will often send roots out into the water under the lowest
leaves, providing a favourite hiding place for young fish. See also
Hygrophila polysperma.
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