Hygrophila Pinnatifida
PH: 5-5.8
Lighting: Medium
Temperature: 19-25 °C
CO2: Medium
Origin: South East Asia
Location in the aquarium: Background
Difficulty rating: Medium
Code: 1P0406
Pot Size:5×5×5 CM
Hygrophila Pinnatifida
This type of Hygrophila originally is from India. It has green leaves and under the leaves is wine red. The shoots attach to wood and rocks. Growth in this plant is moderate and stems will be 14-35 CM tall and about 10-22 CM wide. The color of the plant will be attractive when it is planted in small groups.
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