Hygrophila Pinnatifida, originating from India, is a unique and visually striking aquatic plant that adds a touch of elegance to any aquarium. Known for its beautiful brown, patched leaves with a distinctive burgundy underside, this plant is perfect for aquarists looking to create a dynamic and colorful aquascape. Now available in tissue culture, Hygrophila Pinnatifida ensures a healthy, pest-free start, making it an excellent choice for enhancing your underwater landscape.
Key Features:
- Appearance: Hygrophila Pinnatifida features brown, patched leaves on the surface with a distinctive burgundy color underneath, creating a stunning visual contrast. The plant develops horizontal side shoots that can be attached to driftwood or rocks, adding depth and texture to your aquarium.
- Color: The combination of brown, green, and burgundy hues provides a rich and vibrant palette, making this plant a standout addition to any aquascape.
- Growth Habit: This plant grows horizontally, creating side shoots that spread across the aquarium. To maintain a compact and attractive growth, the top shoots should be regularly pinched out.
- Light Requirements: Thrives in medium to high lighting conditions, which help bring out the best colors and ensure healthy growth.
- CO2 Requirements: Performs best in CO2-injected aquariums, which enhances its growth and overall health.
- Water Parameters: Adaptable to a range of water conditions, making it suitable for various aquarium setups.
- Nutrient Requirements: Requires a rich nutrient substrate to support its growth and vibrant coloration.
Placement and Care:
- Horizontal Growth: The horizontal side shoots can be attached to driftwood or rocks, making it versatile for different aquascaping styles.
- Maintenance: Regular pinching of the top shoots is necessary to maintain a compact and attractive growth form.
- Consistent Fertilization: Regular fertilization with macro and micronutrients supports healthy growth and vibrant colors.
- Stable Water Parameters: Maintaining stable water parameters helps prevent stress on the plant and ensures optimal growth.
Benefits of Tissue Culture:
- Pest-Free: Tissue culture plants are grown in sterile conditions, ensuring they are free from pests, diseases, and algae.
- Healthy Start: Tissue culture provides a strong, healthy start for your plants, promoting better growth and overall health.
- Easy Transition: These plants adapt quickly to submerged conditions, making them ideal for aquascaping.
Ideal Conditions:
- Lighting: Medium to high lighting is essential to bring out the best colors and ensure healthy growth.
- CO2 Injection: CO2 supplementation is highly beneficial, enhancing the plant’s growth and overall health.
- Nutrient-Rich Substrate: A rich nutrient substrate is necessary to support its growth and vibrant coloration.
Transform your aquarium into a lush, vibrant aquascape with Hygrophila Pinnatifida Tissue Culture. This distinctive and beautiful plant adds both texture and color to your underwater landscape, elevating the aesthetic appeal of your aquarium.
- Sold as a Tissue Culture Plants with vitamin liquid/gel
- Packaging May Vary! To be sent in either in vitro bag or cup
- Bag / Cup size: Approx. 2.5 x 2.5 inches
- Sustainable growth aquarium plants species
- Tissue Culture Technology | 100% Free from Snail, Algae, Pathogen, and Bacteria plus Extended Shelf Life on all in Vitro Plants
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don’t guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.
Scientific Name |
Hygrophila Pinnatifida |
Synonyms |
Adenosma pinnatifida (Dalzell) T.Anderson in J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 455 (1867) Cardanthera pinnatifida (Dalzell) Benth. ex C.B.Clarke in J.D.Hooker, Fl. Brit. India 4: 405 (1884) Nomaphila pinnatifida Dalzell in Hooker’s J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 38 (1851) Synnema pinnatifidum (Dalzell) Kuntze in Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 500 (1891) |
Common Name |
Hygrophila Pinnatifida |
Plant Type |
Stem Plants |
Placement |
Midground, Background or Attachable to Driftwood, Stone, or Decor |
CO2 |
Not Required |
Growth Rates |
Medium |
Difficulty Level |
Beginner |
Nutrient Substrate |
Not Required |
Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
Lighting Requirements |
Medium – High |