Hygrophila siamensis XL
Model:053A XL
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£25.99 - Regular price
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£25.99
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Quick facts:
Rating: Easy
Origin: Asia
Position in Aquarium: Mid/background
Grows up to (cm):
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Growth rate: Medium pace
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Plant Sizes
The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.
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If you choose Express Delivery, we will replace any plants that are damaged due to delays. Express Delivery is a fast, trackable, and reliable option with a one hour delivery window. It also ensures that the plants will arrive in the same condition as when they left our facility. If you choose a different postage option, such as Tracked 24 or Tracked 48, you will not be covered for any damages due to delays and will assume the risk yourself if the plants do not arrive in good condition. Express Delivery includes an insurance policy, which may cost more but provides added peace of mind.
If you order before 4pm we dispatch the same working day (Mon-Fri). Shipping prices start at £4.99 depending on the speed of delivery required.
Meet Hygrophila siamensis XL - a lovely Motherplant! It's grown in a small 9cm square pot and is perfect for adding a little green to your aquarium. This plant, known as 'Siamensis', is originally from Thailand and has stems that can reach anywhere from 15-40 cm in length and 10-15 cm wide. The leaves are a light green color and are quite dense.
When adding this plant to your aquarium, we recommend planting several stems in a group at the background of the tank. As the plant grows, you'll want to cut off the top shoots when they reach the water surface and replant them. This will help the plant continue to grow and form new roots. In open aquariums, the 'Siamensis' variety of Hygrophila corymbosa is known to grow easily above the water surface, where it forms blue-green leaves and small blue flowers.
One thing to keep in mind is that this plant grows quite quickly, so you'll want to pinch out the shoots regularly if you want to keep it submerged underwater. It's also a very hardy plant, making it a great option for beginners.
Please keep in mind that the picture we've provided is for reference only and the plant you receive may be smaller or larger than what is shown. If you're curious about the specific size of the plant we currently have in stock, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email and we'd be happy to let you know.
Happy planting!
Product details
1. Go large
Xl Plants are the biggest plants available to hobbyists and sometimes extremely impressive, especially in the summer time. Pots are typically 9cm+ but the range is fairly limited so if you see one you like, best to go for it.
Why is the range limited in the winter?
Plants grow much slower due to the weather and the cost to heat gigantic greenhouses. As a result, in the cooler months plants are typically 30-40% smaller than they are in the warmer months.
2. Planting up
Due to their size, they're best positioned towards the back of your aquarium. Of course, some of them will be better tied onto wood or rock (like Anubias). It is possible to leave these plants in their pots if you prefer, but we always recommend that where possible, you take them out of their pots and rockwool, and plant them in a nutrient rich soil. Bear in mind the plants may have extensive root structure but this can be trimmed prior to planting.
3. Feeding
How much food do they need?
Due to their size, larger plants need much more food than the 5cm potted plants so this has to be considered when planting.
What fertilisers should I offer?
We always recommend using both a nutrient rich fertiliser and a liquid carbon for all plants. Use Neutro T as a liquid fertiliser and Neutro CO2 for your carbon. Both are available in big bottles and if you are injecting pressurised CO2, sway the Neutro T for Neutro+.
Are root tabs needed?
If you want to get the best from your plants, so they stay strong, grow faster and produce better colours then yes. Use TerraTabs for best results. Insert 3 under each XL plant every 4 months.
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Your plants will be wrapped with recyclable Honey Comb wrap - sounds cool because it is :). It interlocks which means we don't need to use tape either, reducing our impact on the environment.
Not only is delivery fast with DPD Express but it's also green as they offset all the carbon their vehicles produce. Guilt free delivery which we're very proud of...
We guarantee you'll be happy with your order. But if you're not, please contact us so we can resolve. We are 100% here to help and will always do our best to resolve any issues - that's a promise.
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