Description
Native to India’s Western Ghats, Hygrophila Pinnatifida stands out for its deeply serrated, pinnatifid leaves — olive-bronze on top with a reddish-purple underside. Unusually for a Hygrophila, it has a creeping rhizome, so it can be planted in substrate or tied to wood and rock like an anubias or buce.
Care at a glance
- Light: medium to high for the best bronze-red colour
- CO₂: not required, but improves colour and compact growth
- Temperature: 22–27°C
- Placement: midground, planted or tied to hardscape via its rhizome
- Native to Indian waters — well suited to local tap water parameters
Available on pre-order. Imported to order; typical arrival around 15 days, with dispatch and tracking by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I tie it to driftwood instead of planting it?
Yes — it has a creeping rhizome similar to Anubias or Bucephalandra, so it attaches happily to wood or rock with thread or glue until it roots in.
Why are my leaves green instead of bronze-red?
Colour intensity tracks light and CO₂. Under low light it stays greener; brighter light and CO₂ bring out the bronze-olive and red tones.
Is it slow growing?
It grows moderately — faster than Anubias, slower than typical fast stem plants like Water Wisteria.
When will my pre-order ship?
This plant is imported to order; typical arrival is around 15 days from purchase, and we’ll email dispatch and tracking details.
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