{"product_id":"hygrophila-ringens-salicifolia","title":"Hygrophila ringens 'Salicifolia'","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7f58d51bb637b00b-114\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-511\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-511\"\u003eHygrophila ringens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-511 citation-end-511\"\u003e 'Salicifolia' (commonly known as Willow Leaf Hygro) is a striking, undemanding stem plant featuring delicate, narrow lanceolate leaves that create a lush, grass-like vertical backdrop.\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_7f58d51bb637b00b-115\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-510\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-510\"\u003eHygrophila ringens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-510 citation-end-510\"\u003e 'Salicifolia' is a fast-growing, highly adaptable freshwater stem plant well-suited for background aquascaping.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-509 citation-end-509\"\u003eIts unique willow-like foliage provides exceptional textural contrast against broader-leaved plants, while its rapid nutrient uptake helps naturally suppress algae growth.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-508 citation-end-508\"\u003eExceptionally forgiving and hardy, it is an ideal selection for beginner aquarists looking to establish a thriving planted aquarium.\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 ringens\u003c\/i\u003e 'Salicifolia' (Syn. \u003ci\u003eHygrophila stricta\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner Friendly \/ Highly Hardy\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\u003eBackground\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\u003eFast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to High\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\u003e72°F – 82°F (22°C – 28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003epH Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.2 – 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO2 Supplementation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional (Recommended for accelerated growth)\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_7f58d51bb637b00b-116\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Tank Placement \u0026amp; Aquascaping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7f58d51bb637b00b-116\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-507 citation-end-507\"\u003eDue to its potential height reaching up to 24 to 28 inches under optimal cultivation, this plant is best positioned along the background or rear corners of medium to large aquariums.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-506 citation-end-506\"\u003eIt generates strong vertical lines that break up monotonous layouts.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-505 citation-end-505\"\u003eWhen planting, separate individual stems and insert them gently into a nutrient-rich substrate or fine gravel, spacing them about 1 to 2 inches apart to allow proper light penetration to lower leaves.\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_7f58d51bb637b00b-117\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Nutrient Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7f58d51bb637b00b-117\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-504\"\u003eWhile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-504\"\u003eHygrophila ringens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-504 citation-end-504\"\u003e 'Salicifolia' adapts to lower lighting conditions, providing moderate-to-high full-spectrum lighting (8 to 10 hours daily) will ensure dense foliage and prevent the lower stems from shedding leaves.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-503 citation-end-503\"\u003eBecause it is a heavy column feeder that grows rapidly, regular dosing of liquid comprehensive fertilizers or incorporating root tabs will keep its foliage vibrant green.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-502 citation-end-502\"\u003eCO2 injection is not strictly mandatory, but it will visibly boost density and growth speed.\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_7f58d51bb637b00b-118\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Maintenance \u0026amp; Propagation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7f58d51bb637b00b-118\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-501 citation-end-501\"\u003eRoutine pruning is the secret to maintaining a full, bushy appearance.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-500 citation-end-500\"\u003eSimply trim the top sections of the stems once they approach the water surface and replant the healthy cuttings straight back into the substrate.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-499 citation-end-499\"\u003eThe original rooted stems will branch out laterally from the nodes, creating an increasingly dense cluster over time.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050293567828,"sku":"ST010722","price":3.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Hygrophilaringens_Salicifolia.png?v=1788804124","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/hygrophila-ringens-salicifolia","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}