🌿 Product Information: Hygrophila polysperma
Scientific Name: Hygrophila polysperma
Common Name: Hygrophila polysperma
Classification: Aquatic / Semi-aquatic plant (Stem plant)
📝 Description
Hygrophila polysperma is a fast-growing plant characterized by its narrow, lance-shaped light green leaves and upright, flexible stems that branch easily. It is one of the most adaptable plants and thrives in planted aquariums, as well as in humid terrariums when grown in its emersed form.
🌍 Natural Habitat
Native to South and Southeast Asia, where it grows along riverbanks and in wet areas that alternate between being submerged in water and exposed to air.
📝 Mimosa Pudica Experience with This Plant in Terrariums
Based on our experience at Mimosa Pudica, this plant was used in a closed terrarium with consistently high and stable humidity. During the first week, moderate and noticeable growth was observed, along with the emergence of new leaves displaying a slightly reddish tint, adding beautiful color gradation and extra vitality to the layout.
The experience was successful and distinctive, as the plant integrated harmoniously into the terrarium environment without showing signs of stress. It contributed to giving the terrarium a unique and special character, adding visual depth and an unconventional natural touch.
We recommend maintaining consistent high humidity to ensure stable growth and preserve the plant’s aesthetic appearance over the long term.
🌱 Plant Characteristics
- Narrow, elongated (lance-shaped) leaves
- Light green coloration; new growth may develop a bronze or reddish tone under good lighting
- Upright stems with clearly defined nodes
- Fast, vertical growth habit
- Roots form easily from stem nodes
🌊 Usage
- Suitable for aquariums as a midground or background plant
- Suitable for humid terrariums and paludariums
- Helps stabilize substrate and improve biological balance
- An excellent choice for both beginners and advanced hobbyists
🌡️ Care Requirements
- Lighting: Moderate to high
- Temperature: 20–30°C
- Humidity: Moderate to high
- Substrate: Nutrient-rich aquarium soil or well-draining enriched substrate
- CO₂: Not required, but enhances growth and density
- Watering (Terrarium use): Keep substrate moist without waterlogging
✂️ Propagation
Easily propagated by:
- Cutting a section of the stem
- Replanting it directly into the substrate
- Cuttings root quickly and begin growing in a short time
📏 Approximate Size
- Plant height: 20–50 cm (can be controlled through trimming)
- Spread: Varies depending on planting density and maintenance
Actual size may vary depending on growth stage and environmental conditions.
ℹ️ Notes
- Tolerates frequent trimming and responds with dense lateral growth
- Suitable for long-term bioactive systems
- Tested and proven successful in humid terrariums
