Hygrophila polysperma also known as dwarf hygrophila, dwarf hygro, Miramar weed, Indian swampweed or Indian waterweed is an aquatic plant which belongs to Acanthaceae family. It is native to Bangladesh, India, China and Malaysia. It has become established in several southern states Texas, Florida and possibly Virginia. For its faster growth, you need high quality light, nutrient rich water, substrate. It grows so fast that you should prevent it from crowding out other plants. so requires constant trimming which is done by pinching and removing excess stems. Stem becomes 25-40 centimeters and 4-8 centimeters wide, may even grow over 60 cm in length. It can have light green to light brown color depending on light provided, while tips are often shade of red when viewed from above. CO2 is not required for this plant to grow successfully. It belongs to Genus Hygrophila.
Species: Hygrophila polysperma
Common name: Dwarf hygrophila
Family: Acanthaceae
Care level: Easy
Substrate: Aquarium soil, sand or gravel are good
Growth rate: Very High
Height: can reach upto 25-40 cm
Lighting: Low
CO2: Low
PH Level: 5.0-8.0
Hardness: 0-30 dGH
Temperature: 18°C – 30°C
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