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Hygrophila angustifolia 'Willow Leaf' is an elegant and versatile stem plant featuring distinctive long, narrow leaves that create graceful, flowing texture in any aquascape. This attractive species brings natural movement and refined beauty to planted aquariums with its willow-like foliage and ability to develop warm orange-red tones under high lighting. With its moderate growth rate and adaptable nature, it's an excellent choice for aquascapers seeking a unique background plant with visual interest.
Hygrophila angustifolia 'Willow Leaf' is a versatile stem plant that offers both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits. Plant in groups of 5-7 stems in the background to create lush, flowing features that add movement and depth to your aquascape. The long, narrow leaves create unique texture that contrasts beautifully with broader-leaved plants. Under high lighting conditions, the plant develops stunning orange-red coloration that adds warm tones to your underwater landscape.
This plant performs best under medium to high lighting (35-130 PAR) with consistent CO2 injection, which promotes healthy growth and vibrant coloration. One unique characteristic of this species is its ability to indicate potassium deficiency - if you notice pinholes developing in the leaves, it's a sign that potassium levels may be low in your aquarium. Regular fertilization with balanced macro and micronutrients, particularly potassium, supports robust growth and prevents deficiency symptoms. The moderate growth rate means regular trimming is needed to maintain desired height and encourage bushier growth. Propagation is straightforward through stem cuttings - simply trim healthy tops and replant in substrate. This elegant plant is ideal for nature aquariums and Dutch-style layouts where its distinctive willow-like foliage can create striking vertical accents.
All plants are shipped carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in excellent condition. Live plants may vary slightly in size and colour from photos. Portion size: 5-7 stems.
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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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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.