Corymbosa (Hygrophila Corymbosa)

Description

The Hygrophila, Temple Narrow Leaf plant will grow to a maximum size of 24″, and should be pruned regularly to keep it from shading its neighbors. It makes an ideal background plant that will help in hiding the aquarium’s equipment. This plant will not begin to branch until the top has been cut. Provide a moderate amount of light, of at least 2 to 3 watts per gallon, using full-spectrum (5000-7000K) bulbs.
Reproduction within this species is by cuttings. Simply cut the plant at the height that you desire, but leave room for growth, then strip the leaves off of about an inch of the stem, and plant into the gravel. In time, roots will form at the last node and will aid in keeping the plant in place. The Hygrophila plant benefits from regular additions of CO2, iron-rich fertilizers, and trace elements

Difficulty: Easy
Lighting Requirement: Medium
Growth Rate: High
Tank Placement: Background

Note:

The displayed image is for illustration purposes only and is of submersed grown plants in aquariums under optimum plant growing conditions.

Depending on the variety, plants sent are grown in an aquarium in emersed or submersed conditions. Hence, plant/leaf structures may vary from those shown in pictures. When they are grown in an aquarium under optimum growing conditions as required by the plant (light, co2, and nutrients), they will get the appearance as shown in pictures.

All aquatic plants are priced on the basis of the individual stems.