{"product_id":"hygrophila-polysperma","title":"HYGROPHILA POLYSPERMA","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"292\" data-start=\"138\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHygrophila polysperma, commonly known as Dwarf Hygro or Indian Waterweed, is a robust and adaptable stem plant native to South and Southeast Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIts rapid growth and tolerance to a wide range of water conditions make it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWith its vibrant green lanceolate leaves, this species adds a lush, natural backdrop to freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"315\" data-start=\"299\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"317\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"317\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"319\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"23\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eHygrophila polysperma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"439\" data-start=\"380\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"439\" data-start=\"382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"398\" data-start=\"382\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDwarf Hygro, Indian Waterweed, Indian Swampweed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"440\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"452\" data-start=\"442\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSouth and Southeast Asia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"553\" data-start=\"494\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"553\" data-start=\"496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"496\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFast-growing, upright stem plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"554\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"556\"\u003eLeaf Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLanceolate leaves, 4–8 cm long, vibrant green; may develop reddish hues under high light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"622\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"649\" data-start=\"624\"\u003eLighting Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLow to high intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"691\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"693\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eCO₂ Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNot essential; benefits from supplementation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"754\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"756\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMidground to background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"811\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"833\" data-start=\"813\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"839\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e18–30°C (64–86°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"898\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"900\"\u003epH Level\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e5.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"956\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"958\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSoft to moderately hard water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003eWhy Choose Hygrophila polysperma?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1463\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003eBeginner-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThrives in various water conditions with minimal care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003eRapid Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eQuickly establishes itself, ideal for newly set-up aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"1223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"1223\"\u003eAesthetic Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eProvides a lush green backdrop, enhancing the natural look of aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1351\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1351\" data-start=\"1287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1287\"\u003eHabitat Enhancement\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eOffers shelter and breeding grounds for small fish and invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1463\" data-start=\"1352\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1463\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1383\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003eWater Quality Improvement\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAssists in nutrient absorption, contributing to a balanced aquarium ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1491\" data-start=\"1470\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1548\" data-start=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1548\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAdaptable to various lighting conditions; higher intensity promotes denser growth and reddish leaf hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1551\"\u003eCO₂ and Fertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWhile not mandatory, CO₂ supplementation and regular dosing with macro- and micronutrients enhance growth and vitality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1618\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1633\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePlant in nutrient-rich substrate to support robust root development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1675\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePrefers gentle water movement to prevent debris accumulation on leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1733\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1750\" data-start=\"1735\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEasily propagated by cutting healthy stems and replanting them into the substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1845\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"2628\" data-start=\"1847\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2004\" data-start=\"1847\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2004\" data-start=\"1850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1915\" data-start=\"1850\"\u003eCan Hygrophila polysperma thrive without CO₂ supplementation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1918\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003eYes, it can grow without CO₂, but supplementation enhances growth and leaf density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2142\" data-start=\"2006\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2142\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2054\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003eHow tall does Hygrophila polysperma grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2057\" data-start=\"2054\"\u003eUnder optimal conditions, it typically reaches heights of 25–40 cm (10–16 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2199\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003eIs Hygrophila polysperma suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2202\" data-start=\"2199\"\u003eAbsolutely. Its adaptability and low maintenance make it ideal for novice aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2456\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2456\" data-start=\"2294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2344\" data-start=\"2294\"\u003eHow often should I trim Hygrophila polysperma?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2347\" data-start=\"2344\"\u003eRegular trimming every few weeks helps maintain its shape and prevents it from overshadowing other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2628\" data-start=\"2458\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2628\" data-start=\"2461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2489\" data-start=\"2461\"\u003eCan it be grown emersed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2492\" data-start=\"2489\"\u003eYes, Hygrophila polysperma can adapt to emersed conditions in high-humidity environments and may produce small, bluish-white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Fishutaqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49746298601699,"sku":"gtr1789532466687","price":6.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/3965\/8211\/files\/hygrophila-polysperma_1.jpg?v=1789532472","url":"https:\/\/vintageinspiredwear.shop\/products\/hygrophila-polysperma","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}