🌿 Compact Hygrophila (Hygrophila corymbosa ‘Compact’)
🌿 Compact Hygrophila (Hygrophila corymbosa ‘Compact’)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Stem Plant • Midground Plant • Compact Bushy Plant
📋 Compact Hygrophila (Hygrophila corymbosa ‘Compact’) is a dense-growing stem plant known for its Short Broad Green Leaves and compact structure.
Unlike standard Hygrophila species, this variety grows low and bushy, making it ideal for midground placement.
It forms tight clusters with minimal trimming, creating a neat and structured appearance in aquascapes.
With proper care, it develops into a lush Compact Midground Accent Plant perfect for both beginner and advanced planted tanks.
💡 Highlights
🌿 Compact Growth: Dense and low-growing form
💚 Broad Green Leaves: Vibrant and healthy appearance
✂️ Naturally Bushy: Minimal trimming required
📏 Midground Plant: Ideal for structured layouts
💡 Beginner Friendly: Hardy and adaptable
🧾 A Quick Look at Compact Hygrophila
📛 Common Name: Compact Hygrophila
🔬 Scientific Name: Hygrophila corymbosa ‘Compact’
👨👩👧 Family: Acanthaceae
🌍 Origin: Southeast Asia (cultivar)
📏 Max Size: 10–20 cm (≈ 4–8″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22–30 °C (≈ 72–86 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner
💖 Growth Rate: Moderate
💡 Lighting Needs: Low to moderate
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ No
🏠 Placement: Midground • Foreground (large tanks)
🧬 Tissue Culture: ✅ Yes
🌿 Potted / T/C Cup: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived with trimming
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Moderate
🐣 Propagation: Stem cuttings
