Hygrophila corymbosa 'Angustifolia'

🌿 Hygrophila corymbosa 'Angustifolia'

Hygrophila corymbosa 'Angustifolia', commonly known as Willow-Leaf Hygrophila, is a graceful aquatic stem plant featuring long, narrow, ribbon-like leaves. Its willow-like foliage sways gracefully in the water current, adding elegant texture and structure to the background of planted aquariums.

🌱 Growth & Appearance

This plant produces sturdy stems lined with long, slender leaves that taper to a fine point. Under good light, the lush green foliage can develop soft bronze or reddish-brown undertones along the upper leaves.

Its tall stature and bushy growth habit make it an outstanding choice for filling out large background areas. Regular topping promotes thick side shoots, transforming single stems into a dense screen of greenery.

💡 Lighting & CO₂

Hygrophila corymbosa 'Angustifolia' is a hardy, adaptable species that grows well under moderate lighting. Higher light intensity will encourage compact node spacing and richer leaf coloration.

CO₂ injection is not mandatory, making it well-suited for low-tech setups. However, supplying CO₂ along with liquid dosing will accelerate growth and produce broader, healthier leaves.

🪴 Planting & Maintenance

Plant individual stems deep into the substrate, allowing room between them so light reaches the lower leaves. As the plant reaches the water surface, trim the top sections and replant them into the substrate to easily expand your group.

Pruning the tops regularly prevents the lower leaves from shedding due to self-shading and maintains a tidy, lush appearance.

🌿 Best Use

Hygrophila corymbosa 'Angustifolia' serves as an ideal background stem plant for nature aquascapes, Dutch-style aquariums, and large community tanks.

Its fine, long leaves offer an appealing textural contrast against rounder-leafed species, dark hardscape elements, and low-growing fore/midground plants.

✨ Plant Profile

Difficulty: Easy

Growth Rate: Fast

Lighting: Medium to High

CO₂: Optional

Temperature: 20–28°C

Placement: Background

Growth Type: Stem Plant

Propagation: Stem Cuttings