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PlanteasyFreshwater

Temple Plant

Hygrophila corymbosa

Family: Acanthaceae

📍 Southeast Asia

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One of the most popular and forgiving stem plants. Large, bright-green leaves grow in opposite pairs up a thick stem. Thrives in a wide range of conditions and grows fast, making it ideal for beginners and as a background filler.

Keeping this species

pH
6.0–8.0
CO2
not required
light
low–high
height
20–60 cm
placement
background
propagation
stem cuttings
temperature
72–82°F (22–28°C)

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Water it likes

ph
6.0–8.0
nitrate
<30 ppm
hardness
3–25 dGH
temperature
68–86°F (20–30°C)

Temperature

72–82°F

22–28°C

Natural Habitat Temperature

81°78°75°JFMAMJJASOND

75°F 81°F seasonal range  · (Jan low, Apr high)

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