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Tropica 051D Tissue Culture - Hygrophila odora

Tropica 051D Tissue Culture - Hygrophila odora adds vibrant greenery to your aquarium with its dense foliage. Perfect for aquascapers!

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Regular price R 23000
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Description

Tropica 051D Tissue Culture - Hygrophila odora

Tropica 051D Tissue Culture - Hygrophila odora is a live aquarium plant grown from tissue culture and supplied in a closed cup. It suits aquascapers and hobbyists who want vibrant, fast-growing greenery to fill midground and background spaces without a lot of upkeep.

Key Benefits

  • Vibrant green foliage: adds a fresh, bright green touch to any aquarium.
  • Bushy, dense growth: quickly fills in midground or background areas with lush greenery.
  • Easy to maintain: undemanding enough for beginners, yet rewarding for experienced aquascapers.
  • Hardy and adaptable: thrives in a variety of water conditions and lighting levels.
  • Versatile: works in many aquascape styles and keeps a natural, thriving appearance with minimal effort.
  • Strong colour contrast: the fresh green sets off red or darker-toned plants, adding depth and visual interest.

How to Use

  • Plant it in the midground or background of your aquascape, where its bushy growth can fill space.
  • Provide moderate lighting for the best results, although the plant tolerates other lighting levels.
  • Trim regularly to keep a compact, bushy shape.
  • Pair it with red or darker-toned plants for a striking contrast.

Suitable For

  • Beginners and experienced aquascapers alike.
  • Aquarists who want a quick-filling midground or background plant.
  • A wide range of aquascape styles and water conditions.

Specifications

  • Origin: Africa
  • Growth rate: Medium
  • Height: 10 - 20+
  • Light demand: Medium
  • CO2: Medium

What's Included

  • Hygrophila odora aquarium plant grown from tissue culture, supplied in a closed cup.

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I plant Hygrophila odora in my aquarium?
It is well suited to the midground and background, where its bushy, dense foliage fills space with fresh green growth.

How much light does it need?
Light demand is medium. It copes with a variety of lighting levels, but moderate lighting gives the best results.

Does it need CO2?
The CO2 demand is listed as medium.

Is it a good plant for beginners?
Yes. It is undemanding, adaptable to different water conditions and easy to maintain, so it suits beginners and experienced aquarists alike.

How do I keep it looking compact and bushy?
Trim it regularly. This helps it hold a compact, bushy shape and keeps it versatile for different aquascape styles.

Which plants does it pair well with?
Its fresh green colour contrasts nicely with red or darker-toned plants, which adds depth and visual interest to the aquascape.

Shipping

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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