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Hygrophila corymbosa "Aroma"

Tropica No. 052B


Hygrophila corymbosa Aroma

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Family Acanthaceae
Part of the world South-East Asia
Height 20-30+ cm
Width 20-40+ cm
Light requirements high-very high
Temperature 20-30oC
Hardness tolerance soft-hard
pH tolerance 5.5-8
Easiness difficult

Under water Hygrophila corymbosa “Aroma” has very long, narrow and elegant leaves which are grouped close together. When cultivated above water, it has relatively short, hairy leaves. It is distinctive due to its strong aroma (hence the name). See Hygrophila corymbosa “Stricta”.