Hygrophila Corymbosa 'Compact' is a shorter, denser cultivar of the classic Hygrophila Corymbosa background plant, with broad, lance-shaped leaves that stay compact under aquarium conditions rather than growing tall and leggy like the standard variety.
| Skill Level |
Easy |
| CO2 |
Not Required, but recommended |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Not required, but recommended |
| Type |
Stem |
| Max Height |
4-6" (compact cultivar; the standard Corymbosa variety can reach 16"+) |
| Placement |
Midground to background |
| Light Level |
Low to Medium (approx. 30-60 PAR) |
| Origin |
Southeast Asia |
| Other |
Broad leaves provide good contrast against fine-leaved plants; benefits from root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate. |
Care & Planting: Remove from bunch wrap/foam, then plant the stems into substrate. Propagate by cutting along the stem and replanting the cuttings.
A note on appearance: Many stem plants, including this one, are harvested in their above-water (emersed) form, and the photo may not reflect how it looks once fully adjusted to life underwater. Leaf shape and coloration commonly shift as the plant transitions to submersed growth — don't be surprised if new growth looks different from what arrived in your order. Give it a few weeks to acclimate before judging its final look.
