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Dwarf Hygrophila

Hygrophila polysperma · family Acanthaceae

Dwarf Hygrophila (Hygrophila polysperma) — aquarium plant
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Light
Low
CO₂
Not required
Temperature
18–28 °C
pH
5.5–8
Hardness
2–25 °dGH
Growth rate
Fast
Height
up to 50 cm
Placement
Background
Root feeder
No

Pros and cons

  • Grows in nearly any water
  • Soaks up nitrates very fast
  • Cheap and widely available
  • Perfect for first-ever aquariums
  • Banned for sale in the US as an invasive species
  • Can become a weed — outcompetes other plants
  • Requires frequent pruning

Description

One of the fastest and most indestructible species. Tolerates any water parameters. Considered an invasive weed in North America.

Care

Stems spaced 3–5 cm apart. Prune regularly, otherwise it sprawls and goes floating.

FAQ

Подходит для новичков?
Идеально. Это самое выносливое стеблевое — простит ошибки запуска.
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Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Hygrophila polysperma · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22