Giant Hygrophila

Hygrophila corymbosa

Familie : Acanthaceae

PflanzeSüßwasserstem plant

Robust stem plant with large light green leaves, ideal for background.

IUCN-Status
NE
Nicht bewertet

Beschreibung

Hygrophila corymbosa is a vigorous stem plant from Southeast Asia. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate to oval, light to medium green. It can reach 50 cm in height and forms a dense clump. Under favorable conditions, it produces emergent purple flowers. Its fast growth makes it ideal for nitrate absorption. It is easy to cultivate and tolerates a wide range of parameters. It is often used in the background of planted aquariums.

Lebensraum

Region :

Rivers, swamps

Verbreitung :

Empfohlene Parameter

Temperatur2228 °C
pH67.5
GH215 °dGH
KH210 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
CO₂
≤ 30 mg/L
Beleuchtung
Hoch

Pflege

Schwierigkeit
2/5
Ernährung
Photosynthetisch
Min. Aquarium
100 L
Min. Gruppe
3
Endgröße
50 cm
Lebenserwartung
3 Jahre
Wesen
Friedlich
Vermehrung

Pflegehinweise

Parameters: temperature 22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 2-15, KH 2-10. Lighting moderate to high. CO2 recommended for optimal growth. Minimum tank volume 100 L. Plant in groups in the background. Regular trimming to maintain shape. Compatible with most peaceful fish. Propagation by stem cuttings.

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