Tropica Hygrophila costata in Pot

Description

Hygrophila Costata

This plant originates from South America and stems become 25-60 cm long with 10 cm long leaves.
Under water Hygrophila costata has relatively narrow leaves which are grouped close together.
Plants sold in the shops are normally cultivated above water, and have rounder leaves with larger gaps between them.
Hygrophila costata was called Hygrophila corymbosa ‘Angustifolia’ until recently.

Plant Info

Tropica Hygrophila costata in Pot for SG Background Planting

Hygrophila costata is a robust, fast-growing background plant we recommend to hobbyists who want a tall green wall that fills in quickly and forgives the odd dosing mistake. Supplied potted and typically grown emersed, the plants you receive often carry rounder, more spaced leaves that narrow and group tighter once they convert to submersed growth in your tank.

Expect long stems, so this plant suits taller or deeper aquariums rather than shallow nanos. In our warm 27-29C water it is undemanding and grows briskly, which means regular trimming is the real maintenance task; topping and replanting the cut tops keeps the backdrop dense rather than leggy. Give it a nutritious substrate and steady light and it rewards you with a lush, reliable green screen.

See the full range in our background plants selection. If the emersed leaves drop after planting, our emersed to submersed conversion guide explains why, and our trim and replant guide keeps the wall tidy.