Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Hygrophila

Species:

Hygrophila difformis

USDA Symbol:

HYDI7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pale blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

fish, aquatic invertebrates

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Common in marshy, waterlogged areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm, wet conditions. Typically propagated vegetatively from stem cuttings in aquarium and pond settings.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI