Hygrophila sp. 'Tiger' has its natural origin in Asia. Its characteristically long, narrow leaves have a very beautiful marbling of reddish brown. This fast-growing, fairly undemanding plant grows to about 40cm in height and is therefore best used in the background to mid-ground of the aquarium.
Origin: Asia
Height: up to approx. 40 cm
Width: 10+ cm
Type: stem plant
Difficulty: easy
Growth rate: very fast
Layout: Midground - Background
Temperature: 10 - 30 °C
pH: 5.0 - 7.5
CH: 2 - 21
Light requirement: medium
Propagation: cuttings
CO2 necessary: no, but recommended
Instructions for planting:
Only open the container just before planting. Gently remove the plant from the container and rinse the roots free of the gel or liquid. Small residues of the nutrient solution are not a problem. After rinsing, the plant should be quickly placed in the water so that it does not dry out.
In Vitro: Grown in the laboratory and guaranteed free from pathogens, snails, algae and vermin.