Tropica 050A Tissue Culture - Hygrophila Polysperma White

Tropica 050A Tissue Culture - Hygrophila Polysperma White

Tropica 050A Tissue Culture - Hygrophila Polysperma White is an aquarium plant for aquascapers who want a pale, eye-catching accent in the midground or background. It is a special selection developed in the Tropica greenhouses in Denmark. Under water it develops a striking pale green and white pattern that brightens a planted tank.

Key Benefits

• Pale green and white patterning that makes the plant stand out once it is planted under water.
• Light, fresh tones that contrast with darker green or red plants and help brighten the overall layout.
• Upright growth with good branching, so it works well as a background or midground feature.
• Slow growing, which suits aquascapers who prefer a plant that is easier to keep in shape.
• Adapts well to a wide range of conditions.

About the Plant

Hygrophila polysperma 'White' looks different depending on how it is grown. Above water, the plant is light green and may show small spikes on the leaves. Once planted under water, it changes and develops its pale green and white pattern. This makes it a good choice for layouts where contrast and texture matter.

How to Use

• Plant it under water in the midground or background of your aquascape.
• Trim regularly to encourage a compact, dense appearance.
• Give it good lighting, which enhances the white patterning and keeps growth compact.

Suitable For

• Midground or background planting in freshwater planted aquariums.
• Layouts where contrast and texture play an important role.
• Aquascapers who want a slow-growing plant that adapts to a wide range of conditions.

Compatibility

The light tones of this plant stand out among darker green or red plants, so it pairs well with them as a contrasting accent.

Specifications

• Plant: Hygrophila polysperma 'White'
• Growth habit: upright with good branching
• Growth rate: slow
• Placement: midground or background
• Appearance above water: light green, with possible small spikes on the leaves
• Appearance under water: pale green and white pattern
• Product code: 050A, tissue culture

What's Included

• One Tropica 050A tissue culture of Hygrophila polysperma 'White'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Hygrophila polysperma 'White' look different above water?
Grown above water, the plant is light green and may show small spikes on the leaves. Once planted under water, it develops a pale green and white pattern.

Is this plant fast or slow growing?
It is slow growing, so it suits aquascapers who want a plant that holds its shape.

Where should I plant it in my aquarium?
It works well in the midground or background. It grows upright with good branching, which suits both positions.

How do I keep it compact and dense?
Trim it regularly and give it good lighting. Trimming encourages a compact, dense appearance, and good light keeps growth compact.

Does it need special conditions?
No. It adapts well to a wide range of conditions. Good lighting is what brings out the white patterning.

Which plants look good alongside it?
Its light tones contrast well with darker green or red plants and brighten the overall layout.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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