Salvinia natans is an easy floating plant that gently shades your aquarium, helping reduce the intensity of bright LED lighting. Ideal for tanks where the light feels a little too strong.
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Fast-growing, easy-care stem plant for beginners and new aquariums
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Origin: Asia
Position in Aquarium: Mid/background
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Growth rate: Fast
Hygrophila polysperma, also known as Indian Swampweed, is one of the easiest aquarium plants to grow, making it a reliable choice for beginners and new tank setups. It grows quickly, helps absorb excess nutrients, and can soon fill out the midground or background with fresh green growth.
This is a fast-growing stem plant that may need regular trimming once established. Under stronger lighting, the upper shoots can develop a subtle reddish-brown tone, adding extra colour without needing a demanding red plant.
Plant into the substrate and, for best results, place two or three small rocks around the stems to help anchor the plant and show off its shape. Supplied as a healthy rooted plant in a 5 cm pot.
You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
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Yes, Hygrophila polysperma is one of the easiest aquarium plants to grow. It is a strong choice for beginners, new aquariums and low-tech planted tanks.
Hygrophila polysperma is best used as a midground or background plant. It grows upright and can add height, movement and greenery to the back or middle areas of the aquarium.
Hygrophila polysperma can grow up to around 50 cm tall, so regular trimming may be needed once it becomes established.
No, Hygrophila polysperma does not need added CO2 to grow well. CO2 can improve growth, but it is not essential for most everyday aquariums.
Hygrophila polysperma grows quickly and can help absorb excess nutrients, making it useful in new setups where the tank is still settling.
