Description
Hygrophila polysperma, Indian Swampweed, is one of the hardiest aquarium plants. The size of the leaves differ depending on where it is growing. It is popular because it needs very little to grow or indeed thrive in an aquarium. So much so that, if it fails to do well in your fish tank, you know that your water needs serious attention!
Hygrophila will grow very quickly and can be cultivated easily - simply snip the healthy top and plant in your substrate. It requires no fertiliser or C02, substrate is optional. It is suitable for use in aquariums with herbivorous fish as supplemental vegetable food.
Supplied loose in a bunch (no pot)
Photo is for illustrative purposes only.
Positioning: Midground/Background
Origin: Southeast Asia
Habitat: Marshes and bogs
Growth rate: Fast
Supplied height: approx 15cm / 6"
Max height in cm: 40cm / 15"
Ideal temp: 22-28 degrees celcius
Ideal pH: 6.0-8.0
Light demand: Moderate
to bright
CO2 demand: Low
Please note: whilst every effort is made to prevent or remove snails and snail eggs, we do not use copper treatments in our systems (because copper is also harmful to shrimp) so cannot absolutely guarantee snail-free. If you are concerned about snails, we recommended that you dip your plants in a snail preventative solution, such as Esha Gastropex, prior to adding to your aquarium. We do not recommend buying treated plants, or administering copper or anti-snail treatments if you have shrimp in your aquarium. Snails are perfectly safe in an aquarium and will not harm your fish.
In stock orders placed before 2pm will be despatched on the same working day (not including palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds).
Pre-orders are shipped once we have the stock available and will be shipped using the service chosen at checkout.
All services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard. Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £2.99 |
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £4.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
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Pallets Standard (3-5 days) |
- | FREE |
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Pallets Express (1-2 days) |
- | £39.99 |
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| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply: | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
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Zone 1 (7-10 days) |
- | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones