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Hygrophila lancea "Sarawak"

Hygróphila láncea

Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Hygrophila

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Growth Rate

Medium

Usage

Background
Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

18-30°C(opt: 26°C)

CO2

20-40mg/L

pH

5-7

Nutrients


Description

Hygrophila lancea, introduced to trade in the USA under the name "Sarawak", grows up to 60 cm tall with upright stems and oppositely arranged lanceolate leaves measuring 5-10 cm long and 5-15 mm wide. In its emersed form.

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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