RTG Hygrophila pinnatifida

RTG Hygrophila pinnatifida (Low Tech)

RTG Hygrophila Pinnatifida. Known for its deeply lobed, bright green leaves, Hygrophila Pinnatifida adds a dramatic, textured appearance to any aquascape. Its slow to moderate growth and compact size make it ideal for foreground or midground placement.

Instructions:

1. Make sure you understand how to grow aquatic plants:

• Click/tap >>HERE<< to view our easy guide explaining the needs of aquatic plants.

2. Planting Instructions for RTG Hygrophila pinnatifida:

• Firstly, remove the plant from the tissue culture container.
• Gently rinse off any gel or residue from the roots using tap or dechlorinated water.
• Carefully separate the individual stems or plants, taking care not to damage the roots.
• Using tweezers, plant the stems into your substrate, spacing them as needed for growth.
• Avoid handling the roots roughly to prevent tearing or breaking.

3. Transitioning process

• Emersed to submersed growth in your aquarium.
• Provide good water conditions for your plants.
• Dose a respectable aquatic fertilizer for your plants, follow the instructions from the manufacturer.
• Make sure you have the correct lighting spectrum.
• Prune dead leaves and stems constantly.
• A Co2 system is a good addition to your aquarium for the plants to flourish.
• Conduct 20-30% water changed once a week to ensure good water conditions.
• Patience is key for the transition to take place.

Care Requirements:

• Water Parameters:
  Temperature: 22–28 °C
  pH Range: 6.0–7.5
  Water Hardness: 2–10 dGH

• Nutrient Requirements:
  Requires high lighting, regular liquid fertilization, and CO₂ supplementation to develop and maintain vibrant color and compact form. Iron is especially important to support red pigmentation.

• Tank Setup:
  Ideal for midground placement. Plant in groups and trim regularly to promote bushy, dense growth while maintaining its striking leaf shape.

In a few days, after placing your plants in the aquarium you will notice some of the leaves start to melt and fall away.
This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. Also, after a few days you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. You need to continuously trim and put a fertilizer in for the plants to thrive in your aquarium. Two good fertilizers include Easy Life – Profito and Scape Complete. All plants have specific needs but if you follow the general instructions on our labels the plant will transition well and will eventually succeed and prosper in your aquarium.

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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. It has been was 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.

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McMerwe Review: RTG Hygrophila Pinnatifida adds striking texture to your aquascape with its deeply lobed green leaves, perfect for foreground or midground planting. [Rating: 5/5]