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Aquatic Plants/Midground Plants

Hygrophila Polysperma

Name: Hygrophila Polysperma
SKU: 5727
Price: 2.00 SGD
Availability: InStock

Easy Care Low Light No CO2 Required Midground Background Fast-Growing

SGD 2.00

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Product Description

Hygrophila polysperma is one of the easiest and fastest-growing aquarium stem plants. It is popular because it adapts to almost any freshwater aquarium.

Since it grows so quickly, it’s excellent for:

Absorbing excess nutrients.
Helping reduce algae in newly set-up tanks.
Creating a dense background when trimmed regularly.

Here are its main characteristics:

Leaves: Small, oval to slightly lance-shaped, growing in opposite pairs along the stem.
Color: Usually bright green. Under strong lighting, the top leaves can develop pink, bronze, or reddish tones (especially cultivars like ‘Rosanervig’ or ‘Sunset’).
Height: Typically 20–50 cm, but can grow even taller.
Growth rate: Very fast. It often needs trimming every 1–2 weeks.
Difficulty: Very easy, making it ideal for beginners.

For good growth:

Light: Medium to high (it also survives in low light, but grows leggier).
CO₂: Not required, though CO₂ makes it grow denser and faster.
Fertilizer: Benefits from regular nitrate, phosphate, potassium, and trace elements, especially iron.
Temperature: 24–28°C.