This is an aquatic species but its tops grow above the water surface. Its natural habitats are standing and moving reservoirs in India, Malaysia and Taiwan. This plant has square in cross-section, rather fragile stem with opposite and lanceolate leaves. They are arranged with successive pairs at right angles to each other and they are up to 5 cm long and up to 1.5 cm wide. Their colour is variable – from pale green, pink to rusty and it depends on light intensity. Roots of the plant are white and filamentous. This species should be planted in the middle or at the back of the aquarium in dense groups. This is undemanding and hardy species. It can grow in tanks with rather wide range of water parameters (pH, water temperature and hardness) and different lighting. It doesn't need additional fertilization. It is recommended for beginner aquarists. This plant grows very quickly so it needs systematic cutting (once per week). This is spermatophyte species. It develops blue-white flowers. In aquarium we reproduce it vegetatively - by seedlings from cut stems. These seedlings take root quickly and easily. We should singly plant seedlings at distance of 1-2 centimeters. The seedlings shouldn't have their bottom leaves.
Hygrophila Polysperma or Dwarf Hygro, as it’s more commonly known, needs very little extra care other than suitable water conditions and aquarium lighting.
Adding plant food or aquarium plant fertilizer will help establish a strong root system but as mentioned before it’s not essential for its success. This plant is capable of substantial growth with good water conditions and adequate lighting.
It’s very important that you prune your dwarf hygro at regular intervals. This not only helps to prevent it from taking over the aquarium, like some sort of malicious underwater
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