Lake Hygrophila

Hygrophila lacustris

Familia : Acanthaceae

PlantaAgua dulcestem plant

Stem plant with broad elongated leaves, fast growth, suitable for large aquariums.

Estado IUCN
NE
No evaluado

Descripción

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.

Hábitat

Región :

Lakes, swamps

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2228 °C
pH67.5
GH215 °dGH
KH210 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
CO₂
≤ 30 mg/L
Luz
Alta

Cuidado

Dificultad
2/5
Dieta
Fotosintético
Tanque mín.
100 L
Grupo mín.
3
Tamaño adulto
50 cm
Esperanza de vida
3 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

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.

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