Hygrophila Polysperma

Hygrophila Polysperma is one of the hardiest aquatic plants which I have known till date.

H.Polysperma grows quickly under suitable conditions.

An iron rich substrate and good lighting causes the leaves to turn 

into a light red color which is very attractive.

Regular dosing of fertilizers from the water column benefits the growth.

Dosing iron from the water column causes the leaves to turn slightly red.

I personally use the PMDD method of dosing nutrients into the water column.

Addition of CO2 can increase the growth rate.

I use DIY CO2 with a DIY CO2 Reactor.

CO2 is an important factor for the good growth of plants.

For the substrate, I used half an inch of red soil and topped with one inch of Laterite Gravel,both of which are rich in iron and is also a source of iron for the plants.

I currently have the variegated version of H.Polysperma.

To increase the pinkness in the leaves, we must increase the light intensity.

PLANT INFORMATION:

NAME:HYGROPHILA POLYSPERMA "VARIEGATED".

TYPE: STEM PLANT

LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS:LOW-MODERATE.
CO2 LEVELS:Moderate.
SUBSTRATE:Preferably an iron-rich substrate.
DOSING:Dosing MACRO and MICRO nutrients from the water column is beneficial and promotes faster growth depending on the Light and CO2 Levels.