Hygrophila salicifolia<\/strong> is a fast-growing stem plant<\/strong> prized for its long, willow-like green leaves<\/strong> and ability to create lush, vibrant backdrops in freshwater aquariums. Perfect for aquascapers who want quick growth and easy maintenance, this hardy species adapts well to a variety of water conditions and is excellent for low to high-tech planted tanks<\/strong>. Its elegant, flowing leaves bring a natural, jungle-like feel to any aquascape.<\/p>\n Scientific Name:<\/strong> Hygrophila salicifolia<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Difficulty Level:<\/strong> Easy to Moderate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Light Requirements:<\/strong> Moderate to High<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Growth Rate:<\/strong> Fast<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Placement:<\/strong> Midground to Background<\/p>\n<\/li>\n CO\u2082 Requirement:<\/strong> Not required (but CO\u2082 and fertiliser enhance colour and speed)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Propagation:<\/strong> Stem Cuttings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Lighting:<\/strong> Prefers moderate to high light<\/strong> for strong growth and vibrant leaf colouration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Water Parameters:<\/strong> Thrives in a temperature range of 22\u201328 \u00b0C (72\u201382 \u00b0F)<\/strong> and a pH of 6.0\u20137.5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Substrate:<\/strong> Nutrient-rich substrate or regular fertilisation encourages dense, healthy growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Trimming:<\/strong> Regular trimming keeps plants bushy and prevents them from overshadowing other species.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fertilisation:<\/strong> Liquid fertilisers or root tabs help maintain vibrant colour and fast growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \ud83c\udf3f Fast Growth:<\/strong> Quickly fills empty spaces and helps outcompete algae.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83c\udf0a Versatile Placement:<\/strong> Ideal for midground or background<\/strong> planting in small or large tanks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udca1 Beginner Friendly:<\/strong> Hardy and adaptable, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced aquascapers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udc20 Fish & Shrimp Safe:<\/strong> Provides excellent cover and natural grazing surfaces for shrimp and fry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Q: Does Hygrophila salicifolia need CO\u2082?<\/strong> Q: Can it grow in low light?<\/strong> Q: How do you propagate it?<\/strong> Overview Hygrophila salicifolia is a fast-growing stem plant prized for its long, willow-like green leaves and ability to create lush,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":28849,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[127,128],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-28848","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-plants","product_cat-starter-plants","first","outofstock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/28848","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28848"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/28848\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/28849"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28848"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=28848"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=28848"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=28848"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\nCare Instructions<\/h2>\n
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\nWhy Choose Hygrophila salicifolia?<\/h2>\n
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\nFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n
A: No, CO\u2082 isn\u2019t required, but adding it will promote faster growth and larger leaves.<\/p>\n
A: It will survive in lower light but grows more slowly and may produce smaller leaves.<\/p>\n
A: Simply cut healthy stems and replant the cuttings into the substrate to encourage new root growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"