Aquatic Plant Cherry Leaf Hygrophila Corymbosa
Aquatic Plant Cherry Leaf Hygrophila Corymbosa

Hygrophila Cherry Leaf Corymbosa Live Aquatic Plant

$3.00 NZD
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Live Plants

Size: Bunch

Pickup available at 28 Wellesley Road Napier South

Usually ready in 4 hours

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Size

Hygrophila Cherry Leaf is an attractive freshwater aquarium plant known for its vibrant reddish-pink to cherry-toned leaves under good lighting. It is a fast-growing stem plant that adds colour contrast and movement to planted aquariums, making it ideal for midground or background placement.

This plant is hardy and adaptable, making it suitable for beginners while still offering visual appeal for advanced aquascapes. With proper lighting and nutrients, its colour intensifies, creating a striking focal point among green plants.

Size Guide: Minimum of 3 stem per bunch sold.

Key Features

  • Reddish-pink to cherry-coloured foliage

  • Fast-growing stem plant

  • Ideal for midground or background placement

  • Suitable for beginner and advanced aquariums

  • Helps absorb excess nutrients and reduce algae

  • Easily propagated by cuttings

Plant Characteristics

  • Scientific Name: Hygrophila polysperma ‘Cherry’

  • Common Name: Hygrophila Cherry Leaf

  • Growth Rate: Fast

  • Height: 20–40 cm

  • Placement: Midground to background

  • Lighting Requirements: Moderate to high

  • CO₂: Optional (enhances colour and growth)

  • Difficulty Level: Easy

Aquarium Requirements

  • Water Temperature: 22–28°C

  • pH Range: 6.0–7.5

  • Water Hardness: 3–15 dGH

  • Substrate: Standard aquarium substrate; nutrient supplementation recommended

  • Filtration: Moderate

  • Compatibility: Safe with most community fish

Special Notes

  • Higher lighting increases red and cherry coloration

  • Regular trimming encourages bushier growth

  • Can grow rapidly and may require maintenance

  • Colour may fade under low light or poor nutrition

 

Please note that this plant is sold as a bunch, size of the bunch will vary dependent on season/time of year.

Photo for illustration purposes only, but very similar in size and style

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