Hygrophila polysperma (sunset)
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Lighting Requirements: 4-6 hours (recommended)
Care Level: Low Maintenance Plant
Co2: Not required
Fertiliser: benefits from liquid fertiliser but not necessary
Potential Problems:African cichlids and bristle noses may eat the leaves
Hygro sunset plants are one of the best beginner plants they are a great way to bring some bright green and pink colour and life to your aquarium while still being an easy to grow plant. Good for a low tech tank.
Perfect background plants as they grow to a tall size.
Turtles and herbivorous fish species enjoy this plant as a regular snack.
Hygrophila is native to Bangladesh, India and China, where it provides habitat for many species of barb fish. This is a great beginner plant as it grows well in a variety of conditions, and requires regular pruning to prevent it from outcompeting other aquarium plants for light.