Dennerle – Hygrophila pinnatifida (Low Tech)
Dennerle – Hygrophila pinnatifida is a interesting variety from India has some highly unusual attributes. It has been commercially available for only a few years and is finding more and more use in fascinating landscapes. Not only are the leaves a very attractive rust brown to olive green, they also have a lovely feathered shape. Combine with simple plant shapes to really highlight the ornamental leaves. These plants also have the ability to grow on rocks and roots, which is completely atypical for stem plants.
PLANT PROFILE
Genus: | Hygrophila |
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Species: | pinnatifida |
Family: | Acanthaceae |
Origin: | India |
Light: | high – medium |
Temperature: | 22-28°C |
Growth rate: | moderate |
Area: | Middleground |
Height: | up to 40 cm |
pH: | 5-8 |
Water hardness: | soft to moderate |
Co2: | 20-30 mg/l |
Propagation: | side shoots |
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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. It has been grown in a sterile laboratory and is guaranteed to be snail, algae, or pesticide-free. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant over Greenhouse plants for 100% client satisfaction.
Willan Adonis (verified owner) –
Good clump of pinatifida in the TC container, I could split it into 3 sizeable pieces. Growing slowly initially but notices a lot of root growth, so excited for when the leaf growth takes off. I’ve been hunting for this epiphyte for a long time.