Pinnate Hygrophila

Hygrophila pinnatifida

Family : Acanthaceae

PlantFreshwaterstem plant

Stem plant with finely divided leaves resembling a fern, ideal for midground.

Pinnate Hygrophila — photo 1 sur 4 — Dinesh Valke from Thane, India · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.01 / 4

Popularity

Stem plant

fast growing, needs trimming

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Not Evaluated

Biotope

Central Asia

Rivières d'Inde, Pakistan, Bangladesh.

Description

Hygrophila pinnatifida is a stem plant from India. Its leaves are pinnate, olive green to reddish brown, with narrow lobes. It reaches 15-30 cm in height. Growth is moderate. It produces adventitious roots along the stem. It can be used in midground or foreground. It prefers moderate to high lighting. With good CO2 supply, it develops more intense colors. It is appreciated for its unique appearance.

Habitat

Region :

Rivers, streams

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature22–28 °C

pH6–7.5

GH2–12 °dGH

KH2–8 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 2 mg/L

CO₂

≤ 30 mg/L

Light

High

Care

Difficulty

3/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

50 L

Min. group

Adult size

30 cm

Lifespan

3 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

cuttings

Care notes

Parameters: temperature 22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 2-12, KH 2-8. Lighting moderate to high. CO2 recommended. Minimum tank volume 50 L. Plant in groups in midground. Regular trimming to avoid shading. Compatible with peaceful fish. Propagation by stem cuttings or root division.

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