Hygrophila Salicifolia Narrow Leaf

Hygrophila Salicifolia Narrow Leaf - Elegant Narrow-leaved Aquarium Plant

Hygrophila Salicifolia Narrow Leaf is an elegant and graceful stem plant from Southeast Asia, distinguished by its narrow, willow-like leaves. This beautiful plant creates a refined, natural look in your aquarium and is perfect for aquascapers seeking a plant with a unique, airy texture that contrasts with broad-leaf varieties.

The narrow leaves sway with the water's currents, creating a dynamic and vibrant effect in your aquascape. Its rapid growth and robust nature make Hygrophila Salicifolia Narrow Leaf suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarium keepers looking for a reliable background plant with a distinctive appearance.

Benefits of Hygrophila Salicifolia Narrow Leaf

• Unique narrow leaves: Elegant, willow-like leaves 8-15 cm long create a refined, airy texture
• Dynamic effect: Leaves move with the water flow for a natural, living effect
• Fast Growth: Absorbs excess nutrients and helps prevent algae growth
• Robust and reliable: Grows well under various conditions and is highly adaptable
• Perfect for contrast: Combines beautifully with broad-leaved plants for visual variation
• Wide temperature range: Grows well between 18-30°C
• Easy to propagate: Cut off tops and replant for free new plants
• Suitable for all levels: From beginner to expert aquascaper

Care & Placement

Hygrophila Salicifolia Narrow Leaf is easy to care for and grows well in normal to high light. CO2 supplementation isn't strictly necessary, but it does promote more compact growth and more intense color. Plant the stems in clusters of 5-7 in the background of your aquarium for a lush, natural effect.

With good light and sufficient nutrients, the plant develops beautiful, long, narrow leaves with a fresh green color. Regular pruning of the tops encourages branching and ensures denser, bushier growth. You can easily replant the cut tops to propagate the plant.

The plant grows rapidly, especially under optimal conditions with CO2 and proper fertilizer, so pruning weekly to biweekly may be necessary to maintain the desired height. Remove old, lower leaves to keep the plant healthy and attractive.

Specifications:

• Position: Background to middle ground
• Light requirements: Normal to high
• CO2: 10-40 mg/l (recommended for best results)
• Temperature: 18-30°C (very wide range)
• pH: 5.0-8.0
• KH: 2-18
• Growth rate: Fast
• Difficulty level: Easy to medium
• Maximum height: 60 cm
• Leaf length: 8-15 cm
• Origin: Southeast Asia
• Family: Acanthaceae
• Type: Stem plant

💡 Tip: Want to learn more about caring for Hygrophila species? Read our comprehensive Hygrophila care guide with practical tips and tricks.