Indian Swampweed
Hygrophila polysperma
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Hygrophila
- Species:
- Hygrophila polysperma
- USDA Symbol:
- HYPO3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- 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 wetland areas and along riverbanks
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in wet or submerged conditions; primarily propagated vegetatively from stem cuttings in aquarium trade.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI