Lake Hygrophila
Hygrophila lacustris
Familie : Acanthaceae
Stem plant with broad elongated leaves, fast growth, suitable for large aquariums.
Beschreibung
Hygrophila lacustris is a stem plant with oblong-lanceolate leaves, light to medium green. It can reach 50 cm in height. Growth is fast and it forms dense clumps. It produces purple flower spikes emersed. It is easy to cultivate and tolerates a wide range of parameters. It is often used in the background of large aquariums. It propagates easily by stem cuttings.
Lebensraum
Region :
Lakes, swamps
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Parameters: temperature 22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 2-15, KH 2-10. Lighting moderate to high. CO2 recommended. Minimum tank volume 100 L. Plant in groups in background. Regular trimming to control growth. Compatible with peaceful fish. Propagation by cuttings.