Hygrophila pinnatifida care guide
Hygrophila pinnatifida · Acanthaceae
Hygrophila pinnatifida (Hygrophila pinnatifida) is an aquatic plant. It belongs to the Acanthaceae family. It is native to India. It needs medium to high light. Water temperature: 22°C – 28°C. pH: 5.0 – 8.0. Care difficulty: Moderate. Growth rate: moderate.
How do you care for Hygrophila pinnatifida?
| Light | Medium to High (Tropica rates it medium, about 0.5 W/L; strong light keeps it compact and red-brown, shade gives dark green) |
|---|---|
| CO₂ | Recommended |
| Temperature | 22°C – 28°C |
| pH | 5.0 – 8.0 |
| Placement | Attached to rock or wood, or planted midground; spreads by horizontal runners |
| Growth | Moderate |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
How do you trim and propagate Hygrophila pinnatifida?
Top the stems to keep it low and compact; cut the horizontal runners carrying plantlets and tie them onto other stones or wood to propagate.
What problems affect Hygrophila pinnatifida?
Pin-sized holes in older leaves from potassium deficiency; leggy upright stems and weak colour from too little light or no topping.
How do you fix Hygrophila pinnatifida problems?
Raise potassium dosing, add light, and pinch the tops regularly so it throws horizontal side shoots and stays low.
Where does Hygrophila pinnatifida come from?
India (Western Ghats)
Sources
- Hygrophila pinnatifida (Dalzell) Sreem. — Kew Plants of the World Online (via search listing)
- Hygrophila pinnatifida — Flowgrow Wasserpflanzen-Datenbank
- Hygrophila pinnatifida — Tropica
- Hygrophila pinnatifida natural habitat — Dennerle Plants
Care details checked against these sources on 2026-09-23.
Which aquascapes and tanks use Hygrophila pinnatifida?
- Dutch aquarium style: plant streets and rules
- Jungle aquascape: plants, layering and setup
- Wabi-kusa: how to make and grow an emersed plant ball
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