Green Hygrophila Oxygenating Plant

Green Hygrophila Oxygenating Plant, corymbosa ‘Stricta’, commonly referred to as the Broad-leaf Temple Plant, is a robust and rapidly growing aquarium and pond plant native to Southeast Asia. With its light-green stems and tall, elongated leaves, this species is particularly well-suited for beginners. It thrives in the background of aquariums or  the bottom of a pond where it can create a lush, dense growth. The plant requires medium to high light levels and a nutrient-rich substrate to flourish, and it may exhibit reddish tones when exposed to brighter lighting conditions. Regular pruning is essential to maintain its bushy appearance and promote healthy growth.

This adaptable Green Hygrophila Oxygenating Plant can thrive at various water depths, providing shelter for fish and other aquatic life when grown underwater. When planted at the water’s edge, it can develop into a striking bush that produces bell-shaped blue or pink flowers. Due to its height and spread, Hygrophila corymbosa ‘Stricta’ is best positioned in the mid-to-background of larger aquariums. To keep the plant submerged and bushy, regular trimming of the tops is recommended, and cuttings can easily be replanted to propagate new growth.