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Willow Hygrophila
Hygrophila salicifolia
Family: Acanthaceae
📍 South and Southeast Asia
Long, willow-shaped leaves up to 15 cm in length give this species a softer, more natural look compared to other Hygrophilas. The leaves are pale green and narrow, creating a flowing appearance in flow or current. One of the taller background choices in the genus.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- CO2
- not required
- light
- low–high
- height
- 30–60 cm
- placement
- background
- propagation
- stem cuttings
- temperature
- 68–82°F (20–28°C)
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Temperature
68–82°F
20–28°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
73°F — 81°F seasonal range · (Jan low, May high)
Stats
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