TCulture Hygrophila Corymbosa ‘Siamensis’ (Pot)

Description

This Hygrophila from Thailand develops under water light green and densely set, lanceolate leaves. The shoots are 15-40+ cm tall and 10-15 cm wide. In open aquariums Hygrophila corymbosa ‘Siamensis’ grows easily above the water surface, where it forms blue-green leaves and small blue flowers. It grows fast and the shoots must be pinched out regularly if you want to keep the plant under water. An extremely hardy plant, suitable for beginners.

Synonyms

Nomaphila siamensis C. B. Clarke

Trader names
Hygrophila siamensis

Complete botanical name

Hygróphila corymbósa (Blume) Lindau

Family
Acanthaceae

Genus
Hygrophila

Difficulty
very easy

Usage
Semi-emersed plant for open tanks, Background, Midground, Street (Dutch style)

Growth
fast

pH value
5 – 7

Temperature tolerance
18 – 30°C

Carbonate hardness
2 – 18°dKH

General hardness
0 – 30°dGH

Propagation
Cuttings

Can grow emersed?
yes