Unique stem plant with serrated leaves
Red coloration develops under high lighting
100% clean with no algae, duckweed, or snails

Hygrophila pinnatifida is a favorite plant commonly used in aquascaping and high tech aquariums. Its narrow, serrated leaves change from green to red under stronger lighting. It also has the unique flexibility to grow it either in the substrate or attached to rock or driftwood. This stem plant has a moderate growth rate and generally reaches 6–16 inches (15–40 cm) tall and 4–8 inches (10–20 cm) wide.

Scientific Name: Hygrophila pinnatifida
Native To: India
Skill Level: Medium
Placement: Midground, background, or attached to hardscape
Recommended Light: Medium to High Light 20-50+ PAR (click to see our PAR chart)
CO₂ Requirement: Low to medium
Preferred Fertilizer: Easy Green liquid fertilizer and Easy Root Tabs if planted in the substrate
Propagation: Trim off the runners and replant

***Being a natural product, the plant appearance can vary from what is shown.***

How to Plant Hygrophila Pinnatifida Aquarium Plant

1. Upon receiving the tissue culture plant, immediately open the container and rinse off any excess liquid from the roots.
2. The plant can be planted as one single unit or gently separated into smaller plant clumps if there are multiple nodes.
3. Insert each plantlet between cracks in the hardscape or more firmly attach them using a small dab of super glue gel. Alternatively, you can insert the plant into the substrate by using planting tweezers or your fingers so that the roots are completely buried but the leaves are above the substrate.

How to Grow Hygrophila Pinnatifida

— Hygrophila pinnatifida care requires medium skill level, so start by using medium to high lighting between 20-50+ PAR and add low to medium amounts of CO₂ gas.
— Why is my Hygrophila pinnatifida melting? This plant is grown out of the water at the farm and needs time to create new leaves that are used to living underwater. To help speed up the transition, provide plenty of light and nutrients to encourage new leaves to sprout as the old leaves melt away. Consider floating the stems at the surface until it grows more roots and can be easily planted into the substrate.
— Why is my Hygrophila pinnatifida turning yellow? If your stem plant is getting enough light, it may be a nutrient deficiency, so measure the nitrate level using a multi-test strip. Dose with Easy Green all-in-one fertilizer until the water has 20-50 ppm nitrate.
— How to trim Hygrophila pinnatifida: If the plant is too tall, prune off the top portion and replant it. Similarly, side shoots or runners can be trimmed off to create a nice and compact appearance.

How to Propagate Hygrophila Pinnatifida

Hygrophila pinnatifida can be easily propagated by trimming off the top half of the plant or any side shoots that appear. The cuttings can be replanted to propagate and spread the plant to multiple locations. The original plant will continue growing upwards from where it was cut and may even create multiple branches.