Scientific Name: Hygrophila corymbosa

Common Name(s): Temple Plant, Star Horn, Giant Hygro, Giant Ambulia

Defining Characteristics: 

• Fast-growing
• Broad, lance-shaped leaves
• Color can range from light green to a reddish-brown color
• Great choice for filling in the background of an aquarium

Tank Position: Background

Growing Conditions: Submerged or emersed. A nutrient-rich substrate is beneficial, but not strictly necessary as this plant can also take in nutrients from the water column. Root tabs can be used for added nutrition.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 72°-82°

Lighting: Low to Moderate. It can tolerate high light, but this will often cause the leaves to develop a reddish or bronze hue.

Water pH: 6.0 - 7.5

CO₂ Requirements: Low. CO₂ injection will result in faster growth and more robust health, but is not required for the plant to thrive.

Growth Rate: Fast

Height at Maturity: 6-12 inches

Origin: Southeast Asia

Regional Locality: This plant is found in a wide range of habitats throughout Southeast Asia, including swamps, marshes, and the banks of slow-moving streams and rivers. It grows both submerged and emersed.

USDA Hardiness Zone:

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: This plant is very easy to care for and is a great option for beginners. It is a good "filler" plant due to its fast growth rate. To propagate, simply cut a stem and replant it in the substrate. It's an excellent plant for absorbing excess nitrates from the water, which can help with algae control. It pairs well with shorter, foreground plants like Dwarf Sagittaria or Cryptocoryne species.

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