Willow-leaved Hygrophila
Hygrophila salicifolia
Familie : Acanthaceae
Stem plant with narrow willow-like leaves, fast growth.
Beschreibung
Hygrophila salicifolia is a stem plant with linear, light green leaves resembling willow leaves. It can reach 40 cm in height. Growth is fast and it forms dense clumps. It produces blue-violet flower spikes emersed. It is easy to cultivate and adapts to various parameters. It is ideal for the background of planted aquariums. It propagates easily by stem cuttings.
Lebensraum
Region :
Rivers, lakes
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 80 L. Plant in groups in background. Regular trimming to avoid overcrowding. Compatible with peaceful fish. Propagation by cuttings.