Hygrophila pinnatifida

Hygrophila pinnatifida

Specifications:

• Plant Name: Hygrophila pinnatifida
• Plant Type: Freshwater aquatic stem / creeping plant
• Origin: Asia
• Height: Approx. 10–30 cm
• Light Requirement: Medium to high lighting for best colour
• CO₂: Not required, but beneficial
• Placement: Midground; suitable for hardscape attachment

Overview:

Hygrophila pinnatifida is a unique and highly decorative aquarium plant, admired for its deeply lobed, fern-like leaves and attractive colouration that ranges from olive green to reddish-brown on the underside. Its versatile growth habit allows it to be used both as a planted stem and as an epiphyte attached to hardscape.

When grown on driftwood or rocks, Hygrophila pinnatifida produces creeping side shoots that create a layered, natural look. Its distinctive leaf shape makes it a popular choice for modern, nature-style aquascapes.

Care and Growth:

This plant performs best under medium to high lighting and benefits from CO₂ injection, which encourages more compact growth and enhances colour. Stable water parameters and regular liquid fertilisation support healthy development.

Hygrophila pinnatifida can be propagated by trimming side shoots or stems and reattaching them to hardscape or replanting them into the substrate. Regular pruning helps maintain a neat, controlled form.

Key Features:

• Distinctive lobed, fern-like leaves
• Attractive green to reddish-brown colouration
• Can be grown attached to hardscape or in substrate
• Medium to high light preferred
• Excellent midground accent plant
• Easy propagation via cuttings

Plant only. Aquarium and accessories not included.