Lake Hygrophila
Hygrophila lacustris
PlantFreshwater
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–28 |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| GH | 2–15 |
| KH | 2–10 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 2 |
Care
Difficulty2/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank100 L
Min. group3
Adult size50 cm
Lifespan3 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
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 100 L. Plant in groups in background. Regular trimming to control growth. Compatible with peaceful fish. Propagation by cuttings.