Native to tropical South-East Asia, Blue Stricta is a popular midground to background plant where its large deep green foliage makes a dense wall of colour. It is relatively undemanding and will establish itself well in an aquarium with moderate to high lighting.
Turtles and herbivorous fish species will enjoy this plant in their diet.
Scientific Name
Hygrophila coryombosa
Difficulty
Easy to keep, great for beginners and grows in a variety of conditions.
Water Conditions
Placement
Midground to background placement in the aquarium. Due to the dense and large leaf structure, pruning can be difficult, so it is best kept towards the back of the aquarium to display it's natural beauty.
Growth Rate
Fast growth rate. Blue Stricta will utilise nutrients in the water column in the form of liquid fertilisation, however supplementation is not required as this plant uptake nitrates in the aquarium as a form of nutrients. This plants grows well in most aquarium substrates.
Lighting
Blue Stricta has moderate lighting requirements for healthy growth, but is relatively undemanding.
Live Plant Snapshot
Preferred Water Parameters