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Giant Hygrophila

Hygrophila corymbosa

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✦ DIFFICULTY Easy

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

☀ LIGHT Moderate

Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Recommended

Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.

↗ GROWTH Fast

Medium trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Giant Hygrophila

A large, broad-leaved stem plant suitable for big aquariums.

Hygrophila corymbosa grows very large leaves and thick stems. It needs plenty of space and light to prevent the lower leaves from dropping.

Shrimp friendly Low-tech suitable High-tech suitable

CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

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TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementBackground

Typical height12–24 in

Typical width8 in

Suggested minimum tank20 gal

Suggested tank height26 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightModerate

Photoperiod range8–12 hr

Approx. PAR20–80

Injected CO₂Recommended

CO₂ benefitModerate

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NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingModerate

Water-column feedingHigh

Overall fertilizer demandModerate

Iron demandLow

MicronutrientsLow

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WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature68–82°F

pH6–7.5

GH2–15 dGH

KH2–12 dKH

PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate

Plant with space between stems.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Stem cuttings

Acclimation

Adapts well.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Lower leaves drop if shaded or lacking potassium.

KEEP EXPLORING

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