Name: Hygrophila Rosanervis 'Pink Poly'
SKU: LIVEPHYGRODP018
Availability: InStock

THE Hygrophila Rosanervis variant has a pink vein when grown under intense light. Perfect starter plant that requires medium to high light. It will tolerate lower light, but will stay green and leggy. Excellent choice for "absorbing" excess nutrient during the initial nitrogen cycle. Like all fast growing plants it will prevent algae growth associated with New Tank Syndrome.

Hygrophila polysperma from South-East Asia is one of the hardiest aquarium plants available. It is particularly good for beginners because it grows in almost all conditions. It normally grows so fast that it is important to prevent it crowding out other plants. The shoots must be pinched out regularly. Leaves lying on the surface form small new plants. Hygrophila rosanervis varies considerably in leaf shape and colour, depending to some extent on the light supplied.

Care Level: Moderate

Water Conditions: 22-28° C, KH 3-8, pH 6.5-7.5

Lighting: Moderate-High

Supplements: Trace Elements, Fertilization, Iron, Potassium

Placement: Midground

Propagation: Cuttings

To propagate the Hygrophila Rosanervis 'Pink Poly', simply cut branches or the top of the plant, and plant the stem into the substrate. Be sure to remove the leaves from the last node on the bottom of the stem to insure proper root growth. Natural reproduction occurs during the warm season when the plant is fully mature. At this time, it will develop small, vibrant yellow flowers above the water’s surface. Shortly thereafter, seeds will develop and drop to the substrate, where they will begin to grow into a new plan