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Hygroryza aristata

Hygroryza aristáta

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Hygroryza

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Medium to High


Ideal Conditions

Temperature

18-32°C(opt: 26.5°C)

CO2

≤40mg/L

pH

5-8

Nutrients


Description

Hygroryza aristata is a type of grass native to South-East Asia, specifically found in South China and Malaysia. In its natural habitat, it forms dense floating populations in waterlogged areas or grows emersed on wet ground in a creeping habit.

Hygroryza aristata

Growth Rate

Medium

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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