Willow-leaved Hygrophila

Hygrophila salicifolia

Family : Acanthaceae

PlantFreshwaterstem plant

Stem plant with narrow willow-like leaves, fast growth.

Willow-leaved Hygrophila — photo 1 sur 4 — Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain1 / 4

Popularity

Stem plant

fast growing, needs trimming

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Not Evaluated

Description

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.

Habitat

Region :

Rivers, lakes

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature22–28 °C

pH6–7.5

GH2–15 °dGH

KH2–10 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 2 mg/L

CO₂

≤ 30 mg/L

Light

High

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

80 L

Min. group

Adult size

40 cm

Lifespan

3 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

cuttings

Care notes

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.

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