• Stem plant (editor's classification)
  • Medium
  • Medium–high light
  • CO₂: recommended

Hygrophila pinnatifida

Miramar weed

Medium stem plant for medium and high light. It grows better with added CO₂. It is used in the midground and background. It is rated medium to keep.

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At a glance

Plant type
Stem plant (editor's classification) Midground, Background
Light
Medium, High
CO₂
Recommended
Difficulty
Medium Growth rate: Not recorded
Height
Not recorded
Water
68–79 °F (20–26 °C) pH 5.5–8
Leaf color
  • Green
Propagation
Not recorded
Botanical name
Hygrophila pinnatifida

In the tank

Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.

Origin

Native to Asia

Sources

Where to buy

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  • Aquatic ArtsBunch

    1 Bunch

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    $6.99Checked Nov 14, 2026
  • Aquarium Co-OpTissue culture cup

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    $11.99Checked Nov 14, 2026

Prices checked Nov 14, 2026.

Questions

Does Hygrophila pinnatifida need strong light?

Hygrophila pinnatifida grows in medium or high light.

Does Hygrophila pinnatifida need CO₂?

It grows without it, but added CO₂ helps Hygrophila pinnatifida grow faster and denser.

Where does Hygrophila pinnatifida go in the tank?

Hygrophila pinnatifida is used in the midground and background.