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Temple Plant

Acanthaceae

Southeast Asia

Medium - High

5.5 - 8

Moderate

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Fast

Yes

Background

Bunch Plant

Description:

Hygrophila corymbosa is a popular aquarium plant that has large green leaves.  Newer leaves of Hygrophila corymbosa display some purple colors in the submerged growth. Plant Hygrophila corymbosa in the background areas of the aquarium.  Many different varieties of Hygrophila corymbosa have been created over the years and are available to the aquarium trade. 

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