Care specifications
| Type | Stem |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Low (20–45 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Not needed |
| Fertilizer demand | Medium |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Max height | 20 in |
| Spread | 5 in |
| Placement | Background, Midground |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 70–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.8 |
| Color | Green |
| Trimming | Regular |
| Styles | Jungle, Nature |
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Propagation
Replant trimmed tops; even leaf-bearing side shoots root readily when pushed into substrate.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hygrophila siamensis good for a beginner tank?
It is one of the best: cheap, fast, tolerant of hard water and low light, and forgiving of erratic fertilization. Its appetite for nitrogen also helps suppress algae during a tank's unstable first months.
How do I keep Siamensis bushy instead of tall and bare?
Top the stems every few weeks before they reach the surface and replant the cuttings in front of the originals. Each cut stem throws two or more side shoots, so a sparse row becomes a dense hedge after two or three trim cycles.
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