Nomaphila Siamensis

Nomaphila Siamensis - Robust Background Plant for Any Aquarium

Nomaphila Siamensis, also known as Hygrophila Corymbosa 'Siamensis', is a beautiful and versatile stem plant from Southeast Asia that's perfect for your aquarium background. This robust plant is known for its large, decorative leaves and reliable growth under almost any conditions, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquascapers.

With its imposing appearance and rapid growth, Nomaphila Siamensis creates a beautiful green background that instantly adds depth and structure to your aquarium. The plant is extremely adaptable and thrives in a variety of water conditions, making it one of the most reliable aquarium plants.

Benefits of Nomaphila Siamensis

• Very robust and reliable: Grows under almost all conditions and is resistant to fluctuating water values.
• Large decorative leaves: Imposing leaves of 8-12 cm long create a beautiful visual effect
• Fast Growth: Absorbs excess nutrients and helps prevent algae growth
• Perfect for background: Can grow 30-50 cm tall and forms a beautiful green background.
• Wide temperature range: Grows well between 18-30°C, ideal for tropical and subtropical aquariums
• Easy to propagate: Cut off tops and replant for free new plants
• Suitable for all levels: From absolute beginners to expert aquascapers

Care & Placement

Nomaphila Siamensis is very easy to care for and requires few requirements. The plant thrives in normal to high light and doesn't require CO2 supplementation, although this does accelerate growth and keep the leaves more compact. Plant the stems in clusters of 3-5 in the background of your aquarium for a lush effect.

With plenty of light and good nutrition, the plant develops beautiful, large leaves with an intense 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, 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: Not necessary, but promotes more compact growth
• Temperature: 18-30°C (very wide range)
• pH: 5.5-7.5
• KH: 2-18
• Growth rate: Fast
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Maximum height: 30-50 cm
• Origin: Southeast Asia
• Family: Acanthaceae

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