{"id":4248,"date":"2025-03-13T20:02:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T20:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplants.com\/?post_type=product&p=4248"},"modified":"2025-03-13T20:02:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T20:02:48","slug":"hygrophila-pinnatifida","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplants.com\/product\/hygrophila-pinnatifida\/","title":{"rendered":"Hygrophila Pinnatifida"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hygrophila pinnatifida<\/strong> is a popular aquatic plant often used in freshwater aquariums. It belongs to the family Acanthaceae and is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in India and Sri Lanka. Here\u2019s a description of its key features:<\/p>\n

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    Appearance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    • Leaves<\/strong>: The plant has distinct, pinnate (feather-like) leaves, which are its most recognizable feature. The leaves are deeply divided and can have a jagged or serrated edge. The color of the leaves varies from green to reddish-brown, depending on factors like light intensity and nutrient availability.<\/li>\n
    • Stems<\/strong>: It has sturdy stems that are often reddish or brownish in color.<\/li>\n
    • Growth Pattern<\/strong>: Hygrophila pinnatifida grows upright, and the stems can reach up to 12\u201324 inches (30\u201360 cm) in height in a typical aquarium setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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      Care Requirements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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      • Light<\/strong>: It prefers moderate to high light levels to encourage optimal growth and color. In lower light conditions, the plant may grow slower and its colors can become less vibrant.<\/li>\n
      • Water Conditions<\/strong>: Hygrophila pinnatifida thrives in a temperature range of 72\u201382\u00b0F (22\u201328\u00b0C) and does well in soft to moderately hard water with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.<\/li>\n
      • Substrate<\/strong>: It grows best when planted in nutrient-rich substrate, but it can also be grown in a floating position if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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        Propagation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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        • This plant propagates easily through stem cuttings. Simply trim a healthy portion of the stem and replant it, and it will grow roots and start developing into a new plant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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          Aquarium Use<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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          • Hygrophila pinnatifida is a versatile plant that works well as a background or midground plant in aquascaping. Its unique leaf structure and color make it an attractive addition to any aquascape.<\/li>\n
          • It’s also a great plant for adding texture and variety in planted tanks, with its pinnate leaves contrasting nicely with round-leafed plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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            Compatibility<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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            • Hygrophila pinnatifida is generally peaceful and will not harm fish. However, in a tank with fast-moving or herbivorous fish, it may be nibbled on. It’s also sensitive to certain herbicides in water, so care should be taken if other plants are treated with chemicals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              This plant is highly valued by aquarium enthusiasts for its striking appearance and relatively easy care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4292,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_cat":[19],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4248","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-bunched-plants","7":"product_shipping_class-randall_sehr","9":"first","10":"outofstock","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplants.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/4248","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplants.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplants.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplants.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4248"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplants.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4292"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplants.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4248"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplants.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=4248"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplants.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=4248"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}