
- Hardiness: Moderate
- Light Needs: High
- Plant Structure: Stem
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Genus: Hygrophila
- Region: Asia
- Location: Southeastern Asia
- Size: Stem width: 5-20cm (2-8in)
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes
Hygrophila
sp. 'Red' is an unknown species from southeastern Asia. Introduced to
the U.S. market in approximately 2003, it has apparently faded from
cultivation there. It is, however, obtainable through the Asian aquatic
plant nursery Oriental Aquariums. It may actually be from the related
genus Staurogyne, but no specimens are presently available for
comparison
Hygrophila sp. 'Red' is a heavily-branching, creeping
plant which is reddish to brownish in color and is inclined to produce
long leaves. It is relatively undemanding, but a nutritious substrate
and good lighting produce larger and faster growth. Nitrate and
phosphate fertilization will produce a slight acceleration in growth and
will help to prevent the formation of spot algae on this species'
leaves. CO2 supplementation is unnecessary. Lower nutrient levels tend
to produce the best coloration in this species. H. sp. 'Red' develops an
impressive root system.
Propagation is easy with this species
since it develops many side shoots that can be trimmed and replanted.
New shoots will also develop on any stem fragments that are left in the
substrate.
Hygrophila sp. 'Red' is primarily suited to the
foregrounds of medium- to large-sized aquaria. It is one of the only
foreground plants available that is not primarily green in color, and
stands of this species form an impressive contrast with plants of a
bright green or red colour.




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