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    Hygrophila siamensis 53B Tropica
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  • Hygrophila siamensis 53B Tropica
  • Hygrophila siamensis 53B Tropica
  • Hygrophila siamensis 53B Tropica
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Hygrophila Siamensis 53B

Compact slow-growing 53B form of the easy classic Hygrophila siamensis

£8.99
£8.99
    Quick Facts

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    Origin: Cultivated

    Position in Aquarium: Mid/background

    Grows up to (cm): 40 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Fast
    Description

    Hygrophila siamensis 53B is a particularly compact, slow-growing form of Hygrophila siamensis, prized in the aquascaping hobby for its small, neat internodes and restrained growth habit. Its small oval leaves and tidy, upright stems make it a popular choice for structured midground and background positions where a more controlled Hygrophila is preferred.

    It is easy to keep, growing under low light without CO2 injection. Compared to the more vigorous Hygrophila corymbosa varieties, the 53B form grows more slowly, which means less frequent trimming and a more long-lasting, stable planting. It tolerates a wide range of water conditions and is suitable for hobbyists at all levels.

    Supplied as an established potted plant, Hygrophila siamensis 53B suits aquariums from 50 litres upward. Its compact, well-behaved form makes it a favourite for Dutch aquarium style plantings and nature-style layouts where a neat, structured stem plant is required without the vigorous growth management of larger Hygrophila varieties.
    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.
    Hygrophila siamensis 53B Tropica
    Hygrophila siamensis 53B Tropica
    Hygrophila siamensis 53B Tropica
    Hygrophila siamensis 53B Tropica

    Customers praised this aquatic plant as a "lovely healthy" fast-growing background option that "grows like the clappers" and provides excellent tank coverage. Most reported plants arrived in perfect condition with prompt delivery. However, some concerns about size consistency and leaf shedding were noted, with one customer finding plants "very small poor quality" compared to previous orders.

    • Forms nice bushy crowns if regularly cut back, makes a great foreground plant
    • Growing exceptionally well. Appears to provide tall background cover quite quickly.
    • Great quality plants as always. Growing like the clappers!
    • 5 stars: 30 (88%)
    • 4 stars: 2 (6%)
    • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
    • 2 stars: 1 (3%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Susan

    Lovely healthy plant

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    Mr

    Great

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    Greg W. (Exeter, GB)
    10 Out of 10 For This Plant!

    A lovely plant. Very healthy. Quick delivery. A very helpful seller. Recommended.

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    Alastair J. (Northwich, GB)
    Hygrophila

    Usual prompt delivery and good quality plants, thriving in my aquarium after planting.

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    Judith P. (Bristol, GB)
    Small....

    Gone downhill since I used last time very small poor quality plants disappointed for the money I paid.

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    Simon W.
    Review

    What can I say all the plants came in excellent condition growing well in the tank

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    Diana I.
    Review

    God this plants can grow ! Definetly fast growing and fills out nicely! Have trimmed it few times and cuttings easily get replanted and settled, definetly a great background plant to use, in any tank

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    Toni S.
    Review

    Lovely healthy strong plant. Many new shoots already & looking good.

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    Barbara C.
    Review

    Delighted with delivery and plant arrived in excellent condition, I would certainly use this supplier again.

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    Ron G.
    Review

    Top quality. Very happy.

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    Ben T.
    Review

    Excellent plant, Healthy, bushy plants supplied and are doing well in my tank.

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    Alan I.
    Review

    good sealed bag and plenty of plants

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    Stephen L.
    Review

    Fantastic quality plant, arrived in perfect condition and very well packaged. Would definitely purchase again

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    Keith S.
    Review

    Great quality plants as always. Growing like the clappers!

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    Linda F.
    Review

    Settled in well and providing good background cover

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    Julie B.
    Review

    Great addition to our tank and growing exceptionally well. Appears to provide tall background cover quite quickly.
    Very happy.

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    Julie B.
    Review

    Excellent condition on arrival and growing really well, providing good height and cover for the smaller fish already.

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    Mark w.
    Review

    were all good for 2 weeks followed all advice then they started shedding leaves?

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    David? R.
    Review

    This is growing really well!!
    Amazing value for money as I was able to get 5 separate plants from one order quantity.
    Looks great in my tank.
    Highly recommended.

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    Dawnn H.
    Review

    These are lovely plants but sadly have lost a lot of their leaves. The roots are nice and healthy so I am hoping they will pick up soon.

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    Jacky C.
    Review

    Beautiful vibrant green plant

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    Mark w.
    Review

    great plants at a very good price.very quickly dispatched with great packaging.

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    John M.
    Review

    Good bushy plant

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    Kristian M.
    Review

    Well packed, good sized background plant.

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    Jeff S.
    Review

    I\'ve been after this plant for ages but I\'d forgotten the name. It grows quite fast in a low tech setup (daily ferts and liquid carbon) and forms nice bushy crowns if regularly cut back, so it makes a great foreground plant in my deep cube tank. The light green colour of the leaves also makes it pop out from the background plants.

    As usual all the plants I received from Aqua Essentials were in perfect condition, I cut these back quite hard when I planted them as I wanted to encourage a bushy form and they have already grown back to their original size plus in about 3 weeks.

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    Ian P.
    Review

    Good quality plants at a reasonable price, with fast posting

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    Luke B.
    Review

    Very nice and fast growing plant, can be greedy on nutrients! Good service from aqua essentials as always

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    Vincenzo R.
    Review

    Nice loooking plant. Its a new one for me but i'm liking it so far. Nice bright green.

    As always the plants arrived in tip top condition and were packaged well enough to survive an air raid.

    I also want to say that the customer service from AE is second to none. I made a mistake with my shipping options. The mistake was corrected by AE at no additional cost. Superb customer service.

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    STEPHEN B.
    Review

    As usual lovely plant, always great service.

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    Paul H.
    Review

    Ordered this plant after seeing it in a picture of someones tank on internet forum.

    Wanted a couple of these but only one left in stock at the time but managed to split it down and it is colouring up nicely in my tank with liquid CO2 and looks really well.

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    Philip L.
    Review

    Arrived in the Isle of Man the day after ordering. Very well packed. Excellent quality - 8" tall and 12-14 stems per pot meant they could be broken down into two or three bubches. Already grown an inch or so in a week. Would highly recommend this plant.

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    Linda F.
    Review

    I ordered this plant and several others. All arrived the following day well packed and in good condition. I have since ordered again and the plant quality and service is second to none. I would recommend this firm to other aquarists as reliable and well worth a look.

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    Richard L.L.
    Review

    I ordered a selection of plants for a new set up which arrive the next day. All of the plants were in excellent condition and a good quantity of each plant, will certainly be ordering plants from AE in the future.

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    Edin B.
    Review

    perfect condition altough shiping last for 7 days

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    What makes Hygrophila siamensis 53B different from standard siamensis?

    The 53B form has shorter internodes and grows more slowly and compactly than the standard form, making it more suitable for structured layouts where controlled growth is valued.

    Does it need CO2?

    No. It grows well under low light without CO2 injection. Its slower growth rate makes it less dependent on high nutrient inputs than faster-growing Hygrophila varieties.

    Is it easy to care for?

    Yes. It is one of the easier stem plants to maintain precisely because it grows more slowly and requires less frequent trimming.

    What layout styles suit it best?

    It is particularly popular in Dutch aquarium style plantings and nature aquarium layouts where a neat, compact stem plant is required.

    How do I propagate it?

    Trim stems and replant cuttings. They root readily in the substrate and grow on in the same compact, slow manner as the parent plant.