The bright green, soft fan-like submerged leaves arranged around the stem.* The long flower stalks growing above the water surface.* The small floating leaves just below the flower buds.* The yellow flower buds, which are characteristic of Cabomba aquatica. Other Cabomba species usually have white (Cabomba caroliniana) or pale pink flowers (Cabomba piauhyensis).
Light: Medium to high (stronger light gives denser growth).
CO₂: Recommended but not absolutely required.Fertilizer: Benefits from regular liquid fertilizer, especially iron and micronutrients.
Temperature: 22–28°C.
Propagation: Simply cut the stem and replant the healthy top.
Hygrophila pinnatifida originates from India. It obtains brown, patched leaves on the surface with a distinctive burgundy colour underneath. It forms multiple horizontal shoots if the top shoots are pinched. This will maintain compact and attractive growth. The horizontal side shoots easily attach to both wood and rocks. Growth is moderate, stems 15-40 cm tall and 10-20 cm wide, and the colour is attractive when planted in small groups with a plain background. Intense lighting ensures compact growth due to the plant's slow to medium growth rate.
Hygrophila pinnatifida originates from India. It obtains brown, patched leaves on the surface with a distinctive burgundy colour underneath. It forms multiple horizontal shoots if the top shoots are pinched. This will maintain compact and attractive growth. The horizontal side shoots easily attach to both wood and rocks. Growth is moderate, stems 15-40 cm tall and 10-20 cm wide, and the colour is attractive when planted in small groups with a plain background. Intense lighting ensures compact growth due to the plant's slow to medium growth rate.
