Hygrophila stricta
Hygrophila stricta
Easy
Medium Light
CO2: Optional
Growth Rate
Fast
Size
Large
Position
Background
Type
Stem
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
22.0-28.0°C
72-82°F
pH
6.0-7.5
Hardness (GH)
3.0-15.0 dGH
Light
Medium Light
CO2
Optional
Care Requirements
Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Optional
Pruning
Required
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About
Fast‑growing, robust Hygrophila with long leaves. Excellent for background plantings in large aquariums.
Care Notes
Easy to keep. Frequent pruning is essential because it grows very quickly. Tolerates a variety of conditions.
Propagation
Stem cutting; replant the tip
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Hygrophila stricta |
|---|---|
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Type | Stem |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Medium Light |
| CO2 | Optional |
| Growth | Fast |
| Position | Background |
| Size | Large |
| Hardness | 3.0-15.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Optional |
| Pruning | Required |
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