{"product_id":"tropica-051a-tissue-culture-hygrophila-pinnatifida","title":"Tropica 051A Tissue Culture - Hygrophila pinnatifida","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 051A Tissue Culture - Hygrophila pinnatifida\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 051A Tissue Culture - Hygrophila pinnatifida\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live stem aquarium plant grown from tissue culture and supplied in a closed cup. It suits aquarists who want textured, colourful foliage in a planted tank, especially when it is grown in small groups in front of a plain background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive foliage: brown, patched leaf surfaces with a distinctive burgundy colour underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages compact, tidy growth when planted in small groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces horizontal side shoots that attach easily to both wood and rocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate growth, so it is manageable in most planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown from tissue culture and supplied in a closed cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginates from India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in small groups with a plain background so the leaf colour stands out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch out the top shoots to keep growth compact and attractive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the horizontal side shoots attach to wood or rocks if you want to use them in your layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide intense lighting, which supports compact growth given the plant's slow to medium growth rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted freshwater aquariums that need coloured foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquascapes with wood or rock hardscape, where the side shoots can attach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists who prefer a moderate growth rate and are happy to pinch the top shoots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Stem plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Asia (India)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem height: 15–40 cm (6–16\"); the plant info lists height as 15 - 30+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 10–20 cm (4–8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as: tissue culture in a closed cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHygrophila pinnatifida tissue culture plant in a closed cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall and wide does Hygrophila pinnatifida grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStems reach 15–40 cm (6–16\") tall and 10–20 cm (4–8\") wide. The plant info lists height as 15 - 30+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep it compact?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPinch out the top shoots. Intense lighting also supports compact growth, and planting it in small groups brings out the best colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be attached to wood or rocks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It creates horizontal side shoots that attach easily to both wood and rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat light and CO2 levels does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth light demand and CO2 are rated medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the foliage look like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe leaves are brown with patches on the surface and a distinctive burgundy colour underneath. 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