Hygrophila Polysperma 'Sunset' is a captivating aquatic plant known for its vibrant and striking appearance. The leaves showcase a mesmerizing gradient of colors, transitioning from deep green at the base to fiery orange or red at the tips. This stunning display of color adds a burst of life and visual interest to any aquarium, making it a favorite among aquascapers seeking bold, eye-catching plants.
This relatively easy-to-maintain plant grows at a moderate pace, quickly adding lushness to your aquarium. It can be planted in the background or midground, or even grown as a floating plant for a unique look, offering versatility in aquascaping designs.
Key Features:
- Mesmerizing color gradient from green to orange or red
- Easy to maintain, suitable for aquarists of all levels
- Moderate growth rate adds lushness quickly
- Versatile placement: background, midground, or floating
- Easy propagation from cuttings
- Compatible with most fish and invertebrates
Care Requirements:
- Light: Moderate to High
- Temperature: 18-28°C (64-82°F)
- pH: 6.0-7.5
- Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
- CO₂: Optional (enhances growth and color)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Difficulty: Easy
- Placement: Background, midground, or floating
Aquascaping Applications:
Hygrophila Polysperma 'Sunset' excels as a background or midground plant, creating vibrant color accents that draw the eye. Plant in groups for maximum visual impact, or use as a floating plant for unique surface coverage. Easy to propagate by simply snipping healthy stems and replanting in substrate. The gradient coloration becomes more intense under moderate to high lighting, making it perfect for adding dramatic color to planted tanks.
Portion Size: 5-7 healthy stems
Note: As a living plant, Hygrophila Polysperma 'Sunset' requires separate handling and shipping considerations. Please review our shipping policy for plant-specific delivery information.
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All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.
Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.
Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days
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FAQs
Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.
All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout
We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.
CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.
Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.
Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.