⚡ Fastest growing plant in catalog. 5–10cm per week under moderate LED without CO2. Background full in 3–4 weeks. Trim every 2–3 weeks to manage height.
💡 Fast growth = algae competition. Hygrophila absorbs nitrates faster than algae in a no-CO2 tank. Most effective natural algae-control plant in this catalog.
🌱 Three Keys
Background zone: 20–40cm height; large bold leaves; strong visual contrast against fine-leaved Pearl Weed and Monte Carlo.
Propagation: Trim tops; replant cuttings; 1 portion → 15–20+ stems. Side shoots after trimming make each stem bushy.
Completes 5-plant catalog: Frogbit (surface) + Hygrophila (background) + Pearl Weed (mid) + Anubias (focal) + MC (foreground).
Chennai hard water: TDS 100–400 ppm and pH 6.0–8.0 — no adjustment needed. Most tolerant plant in catalog for Indian hard water cities.
