Hygrophila difformis

The Hygrophila difformis is a beautiful aquarium plant that makes few demands.

Synonyms: Ruellia difformis, Synnema triflorum

A plant for beginners that can help create balance when starting an aquarium. Its rapid growth helps to prevent the formation of algae because this plant absorbs a large part of the nutrients from the water. A shortage of micronutrients leads to faded leaves, which is an indication that the aquarium needs plant food. In large aquariums, the lobed leaves can form a distinctive group.

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: South East Asia

Length: 20 - 50 centimeters

Width: 15 – 25 centimeters

Temperature: 22 - 30 degrees

pH: 5-8