Hygrophila Polysperma Aquarium Plant

Fast-growing, beginner-proof, and quietly unstoppable. Hygrophila polysperma is one of the easiest and most reliable freshwater stem plants available. It grows quickly, adapts to a wide range of conditions, and delivers fast, visible results, making it ideal for beginners and experienced keepers alike. With its bright green leaves and upright growth, it works perfectly as a background or midground plant, especially when you want to build plant mass and natural cover quickly. Why You’ll Want It Rapid growth for quick tank fill-in Extremely forgiving across setups Great for shrimp, fry, and small fish Easy to trim, replant, and multiply Helps support water quality through nutrient uptake In shrimp tanks, it creates dense grazing surfaces and shelter, giving shrimp and shrimplets more places to feed, explore, and feel secure. Effortless Growth No CO₂ required. No complicated setup. Give it reasonable light and nutrients, and it will do the rest, often faster than expected. Propagation is simple: Trim healthy stems Replant the tops Watch it keep going Key Features Beginner-friendly plant Extremely adaptable and easy to grow Fast-growing stem plant Quickly fills space and builds plant density Excellent for shrimp tanks Provides grazing surfaces and shelter Low-tech compatible No CO₂ injection needed Easy propagation Grows readily from cuttings Supports nutrient balance Fast growth helps absorb excess nutrients Best Used For Shrimp tanks Beginner planted aquariums Low-tech setups Fry and breeding tanks Background and midground planting Increasing plant mass for stability Natural shelter for small fish Care Guide Scientific Name: Hygrophila polysperma Placement: Midground → Background Lighting: Low → High CO₂: Not required Growth Rate: Fast Difficulty: Easy Temperature: Suitable for most tropical freshwater aquariums Propagation: Stem cuttings Maintenance: Trim regularly and replant healthy tops Important Notes Fast growth means regular trimming is recommended Can reach the surface and shade other plants if left unchecked New growth may vary in appearance depending on light and nutrients As with all live plants, small hitchhikers (such as snails or microorganisms) may occasionally be present. Quarantine or dip if required for sensitive systems. What You’ll Receive A fresh portion of Hygrophila polysperma cuttings, harvested from our aquarium plant systems in Queensland. Each portion includes multiple healthy stems suitable for immediate planting and propagation. Portion size may vary slightly depending on growth and harvest conditions. Live Plant Shipping Notice This is a live plant and may appear slightly compressed, pale, bent, or flattened after shipping. Place it in clean aquarium water with appropriate lighting and it should recover after settling. Minor cosmetic wear, trimmed leaves, or travel stress can occur and typically does not affect long-term growth. Shipping Restrictions Australia only. Due to plant movement regulations, we cannot ship to: Western Australia Tasmania Northern Territory Orders to these regions may be cancelled and refunded.