🌿 Hygrophila polysperma – Lush, Fast-Growing, and Beginner-Friendly
Hygrophila polysperma is one of the easiest and most reliable aquarium plants you can add to your tank. Known for its fast growth, adaptability, and vibrant green leaves, it's perfect for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike.
This hardy stem plant quickly fills in space, making it ideal for backgrounds or midground coverage. As it grows, it produces dense, leafy stems that provide excellent shelter for fish and shrimp while also helping to reduce algae by absorbing excess nutrients from the water.
🌱 Plant Details:
Type: Stem plant
Placement: Midground to background
Light Requirement: Low to medium
CO₂ Requirement: Not required (grows faster with CO₂)
Growth Rate: Fast
Temperature Range: 20–30°C (68–86°F)
Propagation: Cut and replant stems
✅ Why Choose Hygrophila polysperma?
🌿 Fast and easy to grow – perfect for beginners
💧 Improves water quality by taking up excess nutrients
🐟 Provides cover for fish and shrimp
🧽 Helps control algae naturally
✂️ Great for low-tech and high-tech tanks
Whether you're just starting your planted tank journey or need a reliable, fast-growing plant to fill in space, Hygrophila polysperma is a versatile, low-maintenance choice that brings both beauty and function to any aquarium
