| Scientific name: | Hygrophila polysperma 'Rosanervig' |
| Common name: | Rosanervig |
| Origin: | India |
| How to: | A commonly available and popular aquarium plant that is tolerant and adaptable. The leaves are shorter (1.6 in/ 4cm) and narrower (0.4 in/ 1 cm) than H. stricta and H. corymbosa and sport a light green, somehow reddish-brown color. Regular pruning will keep the plant healthy. When it reaches the surface, the leaves become red and compact. Ideal conditions include strong lighting and an iron-rich, fine substrate. |
| Maximum Height: | 20 in (50 cm) |
| Growth rate: | Medium to Fast |
| Area: | Background |
| Light: | Bright |
| Temperature: | 68 - 86 °F (20 -30 °C) |
| Propagation: | From cuttings and side shoots |
| Difficulty: | 1 - click for more about difficulty level |
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