Tropica 052B Tissue Culture - Hygrophila serpyllum

Tropica 052B Tissue Culture - Hygrophila serpyllum

Tropica 052B Tissue Culture - Hygrophila serpyllum is a live aquarium plant, supplied as tissue culture in a closed cup, that creates a lush, carpet-like effect in the foreground or midground. It suits aquascapers who want vibrant green colour and a dense, textured look with minimal fuss.

Hygrophila serpyllum is a compact, low-growing plant with intricate leaf patterns. It fills in spaces beautifully, and its bright green leaves bring freshness and contrast to natural-style aquascapes. It also adds depth and layers to a layout, working well in both foreground and midground positions.

Key Benefits

• Compact growth: ideal for foreground use and for building a low, carpet-like layer.
• Vibrant green colour: adds fresh contrast against darker hardscape and other plants.
• Easy maintenance: its manageable growth rate means only minimal trimming is needed.
• Dense texture: perfect for a carpeted, natural-looking finish.
• Adaptable: thrives under moderate lighting and copes with a wide range of water conditions.

How to Use

• Use it in the foreground or midground to build a dense, textured carpet or to fill gaps between other plants and hardscape.
• Provide medium light and medium CO2 for the best results.
• Trim occasionally to shape the plant and keep it dense and compact.

Suitable For

• Aquascapers who want a dense, textured carpet look in natural-style layouts.
• Hobbyists looking for a low-maintenance plant that delivers rich colour and texture.
• Aquariums with moderate lighting, where it adds depth and layers to the scape.

Specifications

• Origin: Asia
• Height: 3 - 5+
• Light demand: Medium
• CO2: Medium
• Form: tissue culture in closed cup

What's Included

• Hygrophila serpyllum aquarium plant, supplied as tissue culture in a closed cup.

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where in the aquarium should I plant Hygrophila serpyllum?
It is best suited to the foreground or midground, where its low-growing, compact habit creates a carpet-like effect.

How much light does it need?
It has a medium light demand and thrives under moderate lighting.

Does it need CO2?
The CO2 demand is listed as medium, so plan for medium CO2 to get the best growth and density.

Is it difficult to look after?
No. It is easy to care for, adapts to a wide range of water conditions and has a manageable growth rate that needs only occasional trimming.

How tall does it grow?
The listed height is 3 - 5+. Its compact growth can be kept dense and shaped with occasional trimming.

What does "tissue culture in closed cup" mean for this plant?
It means the plant is supplied as a tissue culture in a closed cup, rather than as a potted or bunched plant.

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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