Hygrophila Pinnatifida, ooh la la!
This Indian native is full of surprises. A kaleidoscope of colors - from brown to purple, red to green, yellow to - will show up in its leaves, depending on its environment. High lighting, Co2 and fertilization offer optimal care for this picky plant.
Grow this versatile plant submerged or out of water - in soil or not - and it'll take root. High lighting keeps it short and compact with plenty of lateral shoots to cut and replant. Cutting horizontally can work, but growth takes longer.
Growing requirements:
- 65-80 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Ph 6-7.5
- Medium to High light intensity
- Grows rate: Moderate
- Co2 recommended for best color
- Propagation: Cut stem, new growth, or lateral shoots
As I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there’s always a chance of harmless hitchhikers like snails or dwarf shrimp tagging along with your plants!
I personally keep several beneficial snail species in my tanks, including Colorful Ramshorns, Bronze Bladder and Pond Snails, Mini Rams, and Malaysian Trumpet Snails. These snails stay relatively small, help clean the aquarium, and do not eat healthy plants or cause harm. However, if you’d rather avoid any hitchhikers, I highly recommend checking out our blog on how to safely disinfect aquarium plants before adding them to your tank:
How to Bleach Dip Aquarium Plants Safely
All plants are freshly snipped or harvested and packed right before shipment. I take great care in preparing every order and use methods that have consistently produced the best results over many years in the hobby. A lot of love goes into every package, so please don’t leave your plants sitting in a hot mailbox for too long 🙏
Thank you for looking, aqua friends! 💚