Hygrophilia Angustifolia
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Angustifolia'
Hardy stem plant suitable for background or midground placement. Fast-growing under most conditions. Forgiving of beginner mistakes — tolerates a wide range of light, pH, and temperature. Angustifolia — narrow elongated leaves.
About this Plant
Hygrophila corymbosa is a deservedly popular aquarium plant that has large green leaves. Newer leaves of Hygrophila corymbosa display some purple colors in the submerged growth. Plant Hygrophila corymbosa in the background areas of the aquarium, because it can get big. If allowed to grow out of the water at the back of the aquarium, it might surprise you with small but pretty purple flowers. Many different varieties of Hygrophila corymbosa have been created over the years and are available to the aquarium trade.
Care Guide
- Common Name
- Giant Hygro, Temple plant
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native To
- Southeast Asia
- Lighting
- Moderate
- Requirements
- Undemanding
- Growth Form
- Stem
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- True Aquatic
- Yes
- Placement in Tank
- Background
- Available As
- Bunch plant