{"product_id":"hygrophila-pinnatifida","title":"Hygrophila pinnatifida","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a62e7203a7b0ba65-44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-102\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-102\"\u003eHygrophila pinnatifida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-102 citation-end-102\"\u003e 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a62e7203a7b0ba65-45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-101\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-101\"\u003eHygrophila pinnatifida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-101 citation-end-101\"\u003e 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-100 citation-end-100\"\u003eIts distinct coloration and growth pattern make it a favorite for aquascaping, providing a striking contrast to bright green foreground and midground plants.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-99 citation-end-99\"\u003eWhile 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eHygrophila pinnatifida\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndia (Western Ghats)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidground \/ Epiphyte (Hardscape attachment)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 to 40 cm (15 to 30+ cm submerged)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional to Moderate (Recommended for optimal color)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18°C–28°C (64°F–82°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Chemistry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH 5.0–8.0, KH 2–12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a62e7203a7b0ba65-46\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting \u0026amp; Hardscape Anchoring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a62e7203a7b0ba65-46\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-98 citation-end-98\"\u003eThis species possesses a unique growth habit, producing horizontal creeping runners that naturally grip onto surfaces.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a62e7203a7b0ba65-47\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting, Nutrients \u0026amp; CO2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a62e7203a7b0ba65-47\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-97\"\u003eTo achieve its signature rich burgundy undersides, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-97\"\u003eHygrophila pinnatifida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-97 citation-end-97\"\u003e thrives best under moderate to high lighting intensities.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-96 citation-end-96\"\u003eWhile 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a62e7203a7b0ba65-48\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Pruning \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a62e7203a7b0ba65-48\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-95 citation-end-95\"\u003eBecause it produces side shoots and horizontal runners aggressively under optimal conditions, regular pruning is necessary to maintain a compact, bushy appearance.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Pinching or cutting away vertical top shoots encourages the plant to branch out laterally rather than stretching out toward the water surface. \u003cspan class=\"citation-94 citation-end-94\"\u003eTrimmings can be easily propagated by replanting healthy stem cuttings back into the substrate.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050293436756,"sku":"ST010708","price":5.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Hygrophilapinnatifida.jpg?v=1788850912","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/hygrophila-pinnatifida","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}