What is included in Hygrophila costata?

This Scaped For You collection comes complete with all the plants, wood, and rock needed to recreate the layout shown, plus an easy-to-follow diagram showing where to position each plant and piece of hardscape in your aquarium.

What size aquarium is Hygrophila costata designed for?

The recommended tank size is shown in the product title.

Does Hygrophila costata need CO2?

CO2 injection is recommended for this layout to get the best results, encouraging stronger growth and vivid colouration. The plants will grow without CO2 but will perform significantly better with it.

Is Hygrophila costata suitable for beginners?

This layout is rated Average difficulty and is best suited to aquascapers with some prior experience keeping planted aquariums.

How long does delivery take?

This is a special order item. Depending on plant availability, delivery typically takes 1–7 days from order. We offer Tracked 24 from £4.99 and DPD Express from £6.99. Orders placed before 4pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day where possible.

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Hygrophila costata

Compact mid-sized easy green Hygrophila stem plant for midground planting

Regular price: £8.99
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Quick Facts

Common name: Glush weed, Gulf Swampweed, Lake Hygrophila

Origin: South America

Position in Aquarium: Background

Grows up to (cm): 60 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Fast

Description

Hygrophila costata is a clean, mid-sized stem plant with oval, mid-green leaves carried in an opposite-pair arrangement along sturdy, upright stems. Less commonly seen than corymbosa but equally easy to keep, it offers a traditional Hygrophila appearance in a slightly more compact form that suits midground planting across a wide range of aquarium sizes.

It grows well under medium light without CO2 injection and tolerates a wide range of water conditions. Like all Hygrophila it is a fast grower once established, responding well to regular trimming and producing dense, bushy regrowth. Cuttings root readily in the substrate and can be replanted to fill out a planting group.

Supplied as an established potted plant, Hygrophila costata suits aquariums from 50 litres upward. Its compact habit and clean green leaf form make it a versatile midground plant that integrates naturally into both simple beginner layouts and more structured planted aquariums.

Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.

Shipping

Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.

Customers praised this aquatic plant for arriving in excellent condition with healthy, robust stems. Shoppers noted plants were "bigger than expected" and "well packed," with quick delivery. The plants thrive after planting with "no die back." All reviews gave 5-star ratings, with customers highly recommending the product.

Lovely plant arrived in excellent condition, bigger than I expected.
Big healthy plant and plenty of stems. Can't fault it.
Plant came very quickly. Well packed. Very healthy. Growing well.

5 stars: 7 (100%)
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Great plant always buy these & they always dowell

Great plant always buy these & they always do well. Arrive in good packaging too.

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Lovely plant arrived in excellent condition,bigger than I expected.I got two good sized plants out of it which are thriving.Would recommend to anyone.

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Big healthy plant and plenty of stems. Can't fault it.

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Plant came very quickly. Well packed. Very healthy. Growing well. Highly recommended.

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Exellent am really pleased

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Exellent really pleased

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ALL THE FOUR PLANTS I RECEIVED WERE IN PERFECT CONDITION, THEY ARE STILL DOING VERY WELL WITH NO DIE BACK, I WOULDN\'T HESITATE TO USE THIS COMPANY AGAIN.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

How does Hygrophila costata compare to corymbosa?

It is slightly more compact than standard corymbosa with a cleaner, more modest leaf form. Care requirements are essentially the same — both are easy, tolerant stem plants.

Does it need CO2?

No. It grows well under medium light without CO2 injection, making it a practical low-tech plant.

How do I keep it bushy?

Trim regularly and replant cuttings. The plant branches at the trimming point, producing a denser form over time.

What aquarium size suits it?

It works well in aquariums from 50 litres upward and is particularly practical for medium-sized tanks where the full size of corymbosa might be too large.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. It shares the easy, tolerant nature of all Hygrophila stem plants and is a reliable choice for hobbyists at all experience levels.

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Hygrophila costata

Compact mid-sized easy green Hygrophila stem plant for midground planting

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Regular price: £8.99
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Sale price: £8.99

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Preparing a potted plant

Gently remove the pot and growing wool, then follow the planting advice for this species.

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Lovely plant arrived in excellent condition, bigger than I expected.
Big healthy plant and plenty of stems. Can't fault it.
Plant came very quickly. Well packed. Very healthy. Growing well.

5 stars: 7 (100%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Great plant always buy these & they always dowell

Great plant always buy these & they always do well. Arrive in good packaging too.

hygrophila costata

Lovely plant arrived in excellent condition,bigger than I expected.I got two good sized plants out of it which are thriving.Would recommend to anyone.

Review

Big healthy plant and plenty of stems. Can't fault it.

Review

Plant came very quickly. Well packed. Very healthy. Growing well. Highly recommended.

Review

Exellent am really pleased

Review

Exellent really pleased

Review

ALL THE FOUR PLANTS I RECEIVED WERE IN PERFECT CONDITION, THEY ARE STILL DOING VERY WELL WITH NO DIE BACK, I WOULDN\'T HESITATE TO USE THIS COMPANY AGAIN.

Product FAQs

How does Hygrophila costata compare to corymbosa?

It is slightly more compact than standard corymbosa with a cleaner, more modest leaf form. Care requirements are essentially the same — both are easy, tolerant stem plants.

Does it need CO2?

No. It grows well under medium light without CO2 injection, making it a practical low-tech plant.

How do I keep it bushy?

Trim regularly and replant cuttings. The plant branches at the trimming point, producing a denser form over time.

What aquarium size suits it?

It works well in aquariums from 50 litres upward and is particularly practical for medium-sized tanks where the full size of corymbosa might be too large.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. It shares the easy, tolerant nature of all Hygrophila stem plants and is a reliable choice for hobbyists at all experience levels.

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Again perfect plant beautifully marked , very pleased as always!

Again perfect plant beautifully marked, very clean and healthy always carefully packaged, excellent service from Aqua Essentials, always pleased with their quality live plants.

Have been using this site for a long time, always

Have been using this site for a long time, always packaged great, obvs have had the odd few that have arrived not as great, you get what you pay for, obvs not cheap but worth it they thrive in my tank each time.

Quick effective and all in order

Quick effective and all in order. Plants in individual pockets within a further package bag all inside a generous sized postage package. All plants looking healthy so fingers crossed all with grow and give viewing pleasure for years to come

I received my order promptly and very well packaged and am very pleased with tue service and

I received my order promptly and very well packaged and am very pleased with tue service and prpducts. I am especially pleased with the plant which is extremely clean and healthy and potted up beautifully.

I ordered a tropica 1-2 grow Anubius barteri nana and some water spangles

I ordered a tropica 1-2 grow Anubius barteri nana and some water spangles, both plants were healthy.

The water spangles has a couple snails on them but thats to be expected.

The only issue i faced was with tracking my order, but that may have been on Royal Mail's side.

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