Hygrophila polysperma

• Size: 25-40 cm H, 10-20 cm W
• Light: low-very high
• Temperature: 20 - 28 °C
• Hardness: soft-very hard
• pH: 5 - 9

A very hardy plant, great for beginners. Will tolerate a range of environmental conditions, growing very quickly. Maintenance as a result of this fast growing nature is a must. A fast growing plant, Hygrophila requires trimming. Plants cuttings can be used to propogate new plants.  (www.tropica.com)

Hygrophila polysperma (family Acanthaceae) is a very popular aquarium plant  that is often planted in very large bunches. This is a very easy plant to  maintain and can be made to grow really fast by providing good light and nutrients.  This is an excellent plant for a new aquarium to help use up excess nutrients.  Its propagation is very easy by cuttings and the more the plants are cut back  the better they branch out to form bigger plants.

Habitat

This is an aquatic emergent plant. It has very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens. The plant naturally grows as an emergent, but it can survive long periods fully submerged.