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Dwarf Hygrophila

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Hygrophila polysperma - (T. Anderson, 1867)
Dwarf Hygrophila

Family: Acanthaceae

Other common name(s):

Native range:

Maximum height: 50 cm (20 in)

Lighting: Intense lighting for maximum growth.

Water: Freshwater 22 °C (295 K, 72 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)




Reference: 101 Best Aquarium Plants
Text credit: MES
Facts about Dwarf HygrophilaRDF feed
Common name Dwarf Hygrophila  +
Family Acanthaceae  +
Genus Hygrophila  +
Lighting Intense lighting for maximum growth.  +
Maximum height 20 in  +
Native range India  +, and Bhutan  +
Reference 101 Best Aquarium Plants  +
Specific name polysperma  +
Text credit MES  +
Water max temp 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F)  +
Water min temp 295 K (22 °C, 72 °F)  +
Water type Freshwater  +

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