Hygrophila corymbosa "Parvifolia Green"
- Medium tall, compact growth
- Broad, light green leaves
- Medium light demand
Plants of the genus Hygrophila which are cultivated emersedly can occaisonally show small, firm tissue overgrowths ("pustules") on their upper and lower leave side. These are completely harmless and not caused by pest infestation or disease. On newly sprouted submerged leaves these spots will no longer appear.
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Description
This plant is labelled by aquatic plant nurseries as Nomaphila siamensis 'Parvifolia Green'. It is similar to Hygrophila corymbosa "Kompakt" (also called Nomaphila siamensis 'Parvifolia'), but grows somewhat faster in height. Nevertheless, it is smaller, more compact, slower-growing and more branched than the "normal" broad-leaved form of the Temple Plant. The elongate-ovate, light to brownish green underwater leaves are around 11 cm long and 3.5 cm wide. The stem is sturdy, about 4 - 5 mm thick and forms many side shoots. The internodes of the shoots are quite short, 1.5 to 2 cm long. The plant is normally supplied in the emersed form (terrestrial form) and then has darker green leaves.
This Hygrophila grows moderately quickly and is not very demanding. At least medium light intensity and a good supply of nutrients are recommended. Hygrophilas are often prone to pinholes in older leaves if there is a potassium deficiency. The addition of CO2 is not essential, but contributes to lush growth. Occasional pruning supports the dense, bushy growth of this stem plant, and cuttings can also be obtained for propagation.
Hygrophila corymbosa "Parvifolia Green" is perhaps not as well known as H. corymbosa "Kompakt", but is highly recommended as a bush for the aquarium midground. In smaller aquaria, this plant is a similar-looking alternative to the ‘normal’ Hygrophila corymbosa, which is also known as the Giant Hygrophila because of its size. Although "Parvifolia Green" can grow 30 cm and taller over time without pruning, but looks best as a bush around 10 to 20 cm high. In its emersed form, it should be of interest for paludariums and Wabi-Kusa, where you can also expect its light blue-violet flowers on branched inflorescences.
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