- Regular price
- €5,52
- Regular price
- €5,52
The Hygrophila pinnatifida is a striking, highly decorative stem plant originating from India, celebrated for its deeply lobed, fern-like leaves featuring olive-green uppersides and vibrant burgundy-red undersides.
Short Description & Highlights
Hygrophila pinnatifida is a versatile and visually unique aquatic plant that functions both as a traditional rooted stem plant and as an epiphyte capable of attaching directly to driftwood and rocks. Its distinct coloration and growth pattern make it a favorite for aquascaping, providing a striking contrast to bright green foreground and midground plants. While it appreciates moderate-to-high lighting and supplemental CO2 to display its deepest red tones, its adaptable nature allows dedicated beginners to cultivate it successfully with proper care.
Key Product Highlights:
| Feature | Details |
| Scientific Name | Hygrophila pinnatifida |
| Origin | India (Western Ghats) |
| Placement | Midground / Epiphyte (Hardscape attachment) |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Height | 5 to 40 cm (15 to 30+ cm submerged) |
| Lighting Demand | Medium to High |
| CO2 Requirement | Optional to Moderate (Recommended for optimal color) |
| Water Temperature | 18°C–28°C (64°F–82°F) |
| Water Chemistry | pH 5.0–8.0, KH 2–12 |
Detailed Beginner Care Guide
1. Planting & Hardscape Anchoring
This species possesses a unique growth habit, producing horizontal creeping runners that naturally grip onto surfaces. Beginners can plant it directly into nutrient-rich aquarium substrate, or use cotton thread, fishing line, or specialized aquatic aquarium safe glue to attach it onto driftwood and rocks. Over time, its root system will firmly anchor the plant to the hardscape just like an aquarium fern.
2. Lighting, Nutrients & CO2
To achieve its signature rich burgundy undersides, Hygrophila pinnatifida thrives best under moderate to high lighting intensities. While it can survive in low-tech setups, introducing a stable CO2 injection system and balanced liquid fertilizers (ensuring adequate potassium and iron levels) will accelerate growth and prevent lower leaf nutrient deficiencies.
3. Pruning & Maintenance
Because it produces side shoots and horizontal runners aggressively under optimal conditions, regular pruning is necessary to maintain a compact, bushy appearance. Pinching or cutting away vertical top shoots encourages the plant to branch out laterally rather than stretching out toward the water surface. Trimmings can be easily propagated by replanting healthy stem cuttings back into the substrate.
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