Choose your pot size
- Standard (5cm pot)
- XL (9cm pot)
Both options are the same plant. XL is a larger supplied specimen. Pot diameter is not plant height; living plants vary naturally. One selected potted plant is included.
Hygrophila corymbosa Stricta is an upright, structured form of the classic corymbosa, with a slightly more compact stem arrangement and narrower leaves that give it a more refined appearance while retaining all the easy-care qualities the species is known for. Its strongly upright growth habit makes it particularly well suited to tall background positions in larger aquariums.
Like the standard form, it is highly tolerant and grows under low light without CO2 in virtually any water conditions. It is a fast grower that absorbs nutrients effectively, making it useful for stabilising new aquariums as well as providing a reliable, long-term background plant in established set-ups.
Supplied as an established potted plant, Hygrophila corymbosa Stricta suits aquariums from 60 litres upward. Planted in groups at the back of the layout, it creates a structured, upright background with a slightly more formal appearance than the looser standard form, and it is consistently recommended as one of the easiest plants for hobbyists new to planted aquariums.
XL size and care notes
Hygrophila corymbosa Stricta is a robust, fast-growing stem plant with large, bright green lance-shaped leaves on thick, upright stems. It is one of the most vigorous and reliable aquarium stem plants available, producing dense, lush growth that quickly fills the background of a tank. The bold, clean appearance of its foliage makes it effective as a backdrop for more delicate foreground and midground planting.
An easy plant for any set-up. It grows rapidly in medium light without CO2 injection and adapts to a wide range of water parameters and temperatures. Regular trimming keeps it in check and promotes bushier, more compact growth. Cuttings root readily when replanted, making propagation effortless and cost-effective.
The XL version arrives as a larger, more established stem with more immediate visual impact than standard cuttings. It is among the fastest-establishing stem plants available, making it particularly useful in new tanks where rapid growth helps suppress algae and builds an instant sense of scale and planting density. Plant stem cuttings directly into substrate and trim regularly to maintain shape.
