Hygrophila angustifolia
Description
Generous plant in foliage and easy to maintain. Substrate, rich, intense lighting, size 20.0 cm at 100.0 cm.
Angustifolia hygrophila is a common and popular aquarium plant, also known as hygrophila with narrow leaves or hygrophila angustifolia. It is from India and Southeast Asia and was introduced into freshwater aquariums for its aesthetics and water filtering properties.
Angustifolia hygrophila has thin and branched stems, with narrow and elongated leaves which can reach up to 10 cm in length. The leaves are often dark green, but can take a reddish shade under more intense lighting conditions. The plant can reach a height of about 30 cm when cultivated in an aquarium.
Hygrophila angustifolia is an easy -to -maintain plant, but it requires adequate lighting and regular fertilization to prosper. It can also be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the aquarium substrate. The plant is also useful for filtering water and improving water quality in the aquarium.
In summary, hygrophila angustifolia is a popular and easy -to -maintain aquarium plant, with narrow and branched leaves and beautiful dark green foliage. It requires adequate lighting and regular fertilization to thrive, and can also be used to filter water in the aquarium.
Origin
- FamilyHygrophila
- OriginIndia, Japan, China, Indo-Malaisie
Characteristics
- Maximum height100 cm
- Temperature19 - 31 °C
- pH5.5 - 7.5
- Hardness2 - 20 °dGH
