Tropica Hygrophila pinnatifida
R195,00
Hygrophila pinnatifida originates from India. It obtains brown, patched leaves on the surface with a distinctive burgundy colour underneath. It forms multiple horizontal shoots if the top shoots are pinched. This will maintain compact and attractive growth. The horizontal side shoots easily attach to both wood and rocks. Growth is moderate, stems 15-40 cm tall and 10-20 cm wide, and the colour is attractive when planted in small groups with a plain background. Intense lighting ensures compact growth due to the plant’s slow to medium growth rate.
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Tropica Hygrophila pinnatifida 🌿🍂
The Tropica Hygrophila pinnatifida is a unique and eye-catching stem plant from India, admired for its deeply lobed, fern-like leaves 🍂. Its coloration ranges from olive green to reddish-brown, often with reddish undersides when grown under stronger light. Unlike most stem plants, it has a horizontal creeping growth habit when attached to hardscape, making it highly versatile in aquascaping.
This plant brings a wild, natural texture to aquascapes, blending perfectly in nature-style or jungle layouts. It’s moderately demanding but rewarding, especially when CO₂ and good fertilization are provided.
Key Features ✨
🍂 Deeply lobed, fern-like leaves with red and green tones
🌿 Grows both vertically and horizontally – unique among stems
💡 Color intensifies under stronger light
🪵 Can be attached to hardscape like driftwood and rocks
⏳ Moderate growth rate, requires trimming to shape
🐠 Safe for all fish, shrimp, and snails
🎨 Adds texture and wildness to natural aquascapes
Origin & Popularity 🌍
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Origin: India
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Habitat: Found along riverbanks and wetlands, growing partially submerged
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Popularity: Loved by aquascapers for its unusual leaf structure and versatility; often used in nature-style layouts by professional aquascapers.
Aquascaping Potential 🎨
🌱 Midground accent – Provides texture and contrast against broad-leaved plants
🪵 Hardscape companion – Can be attached to rocks and wood like Anubias or Bucephalandra
🍂 Color depth – Reddish tones bring warmth to aquascapes
🎋 Nature-style layouts – Perfect for wild, forest-like scapes
✨ Foreground clusters – Low trimming keeps it compact and bushy
Planting & Care 🛠️
🌱 Can be rooted in substrate or tied to hardscape
💡 Medium to high light brings out best coloration
💧 Requires regular fertilization, especially micronutrients
💨 CO₂ highly recommended for healthy, compact growth
✂️ Frequent trimming helps maintain bushy form and horizontal spread
Care Reference Chart 📋
| Care Aspect | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 🌱 Type | Stem plant (can epiphyte) |
| ⏳ Growth Rate | Moderate |
| 💡 Light Demand | Medium to High |
| 💨 CO₂ | Recommended |
| 🪵 Placement | Midground / Hardscape accent |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 20–28°C |
| ⚖️ pH Range | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| 💧 Hardness | Soft to medium |
| 🧹 Maintenance | Moderate (requires trimming) |
Why Choose Hygrophila pinnatifida? 🤔
If you want a plant that breaks the mold of typical aquarium foliage, Hygrophila pinnatifida is the perfect choice. Its fern-like leaves, creeping growth, and ability to attach to hardscape make it both versatile and striking. A favorite for aquascapers who want depth, texture, and natural wildness in their layouts.
Important Notice ⚠️
All Tropica plants are grown with care, but since this is not a tissue culture specimen, it may carry snails 🐌, algae 🌿, or other hitchhikers.
For a guaranteed pest-free option ✅, Tropica Tissue Culture (TC) plants are available, grown under sterile conditions.
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