Hygrophila Pinnatifida

Hygrophila Pinnatifida

One of the most sought-after and versatile aquarium plants in the hobby, Hygrophila Pinnatifida is a true chameleon of the planted tank. Its deeply lobed, oak-like leaves display a stunning two-tone colouration — olive-green on top with rich burgundy-purple undersides — that shifts and intensifies with light and nutrients. Uniquely, it can be grown both as a rooted stem plant and as an epiphyte attached to driftwood or rocks, offering extraordinary creative flexibility in any aquascape.

Why Aquarists Love It:

• Striking two-tone foliage — olive-green tops with deep burgundy-purple undersides
• Grows as a rooted stem plant or as an epiphyte on hardscape — rare versatility
• Deeply lobed, oak-leaf shape adds exceptional texture and visual complexity
• Produces side shoots readily — easy to propagate and spread across the aquascape
• A premium, high-impact plant that elevates any layout

Care at a Glance:

• Placement: Midground to background; or attached to driftwood/rocks as epiphyte
• Light: Medium to high (enhances purple colouration)
• CO₂: Recommended for best growth and colour
• Fertiliser: Regular dosing beneficial
• Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
• Difficulty: Moderate

Each plant is hand-selected from our live stock at KowloonAquarium — healthy, rooted, and ready to become a centrepiece of your aquascape.