Hygrophila corymbosa (Blume) Lindau

Giant hydro

Hygrophila corymbosa is a marsh plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Originally from Asia, in marsh biotopes and in small waterstreams, it is successfully cultivated in an aquarium. The plant is reported to be useful for absorbing ammonium and nitrates and helping to fight algae growth.

Distribution: Asian countries like China, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and India.

Submitted by: Benedetta Spelta

GPS: 25.3443413, 110.3268967

Geographical region: Eastern Asia
Drainage Basin: Pearl
River catchment: Li (Ljiang) River
Water body type: Creek
Water body name: Nameless bay
Water body part
Water body course: Lower course
Water body: tributary of: River
Tributary name: Li (Ljiang)

Type locality: Jawa: Tjikante Tjibelong
Conservation status/IUCN Red List: Not Evaluated (NE)
Listed in CITES: No

Water Chemistry

Water information

Water type: Fresh water
Water color: Clear water
Water transparency: Medium
Concentration of sediments: Medium
Water temperature: 21-22 °C
Water flow/curent: Slow

Chemical parameters

pH: 5.5 - 8
Conductivity
GH: 2 -15 mg/l
KH
Dissolved Oxygen

Phytology

Plant form

Submersed

Plant type

Stem

Plant size

5 - 40 cm

Plant growth rate

Plant light demand

CO2

Medium

Aquarium equipment

Its leaves are vibrant green, but they can turn darker if exposed to heavy light. Occasionally, the leaves may turn to pink, red or purple depending on the plant’s reaction to the intensity of light.

Plant care

The color of Hydrophilia corymbosa variation depends upon illumination, additional doses of iron, and utmost care.

Water care

This plant grows well in medium hard water and also with alkaline pH.