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
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 siamensisC. B. Clarke |
| Trader names | Hygrophila siamensis |
| Complete botanical name | Hygrphila corymbsa(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 – 30C |
| Carbonate hardness | 2 – 18dKH |
| General hardness | 0 – 30dGH |
| Propagation | Cuttings |
| Can grow emersed? | yes |
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