Hygrophila costata potted

Hygrophila costata is a species with large narrow leaves from South America.It is a plant of medium difficulty, with stems reaching 25-60 cm long and leaves 10 cm long.

Underwater, Hygrophila costata has relatively narrow leaves that are grouped close together. Plants sold in stores are usually grown above water and have round leaves with larger gaps between them.
Hygrophila costata was called Hygrophila corymbosa "Angustifolia" until recently.

Family Acanthaceae
Hygrophila genus

Origin: South America
Growth rate: Medium
Height: 25- 50+
Lighting: high
CO2: High

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY