Hygrophila polysperma

[krisw]

<em>Hygrophila polysperma</em>

Isolated Picture
<img src="uploads/krisw/689_Hygrophila-polysperma.jpg" border="0">

Group Picture
<img src="uploads/krisw/C4A_Hygrophila-polysperma-group.jpg" border="0">

<em>(These pictures are from a medium light, 2Watt/gallon, tank)</em>

<strong>Information</strong>
Hygrophila polysperma is considered a beginner's plant. It's a pretty stem plant that will grow well in most light conditions. With increased light/nutrients/CO2, this plant grows like crazy! Also, leaves redden in color as light intensity is increased.

<em>Light: </em> Low - Very high
<em>Growth: </em> Very fast
<em>Demands: </em> Low. Very easy to grow.
<em>Pruning: </em> Chop the tops, and replant them. If left, the bottoms will get bushier.
<em>Hardness: </em> Any
<em>Propagation: </em> From cuttings

[Ghazanfar Ghori]

One of the first few plants that I managed to grow.
I highyl reccomend it for beginners. Infact, after
several years of not having it - I'm thinking about
keeping some again.

There's also a pink leaved version called
Hygrophila polysperma 'Sunset'.