Hygrophila polysperma (Dwarf hygrophila)

It first appeared in the aquarium trade in 1945 under the name "oriental ludwigia". It is easy to grow and as such a very popular freshwater aquarium plants. It will grow even faster in good light, a nutriment rich water / substrate and it benefits from additional CO2. May need to be pruned regularly. Propagated from cuttings. An isolated leaf will often root itself.

Hygrophila polysperma, commonly known as dwarf hygrophila, dwarf hygro, Miramar weed or Indian waterweed, is an aquatic plant in the acanthus family. These fish tank plants are native to India and Malaysia, and has also been introduced to the US states of Florida, Texas and possibly Virginia. It is listed on the Federal Noxious Weed List in the US and is illegal to import and sell in a number of states including Kansas and South Carolina.

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