Plant Profile
Nomaphila stricta, also known as Hygrophila siamensis, is a fast‑growing, highly adaptable stem plant that brings a bold splash of green to midground and background layouts. With broad leaves and sturdy vertical stems, it’s the kind of resilient species that shrugs at most freshwater conditions. It grows just as happily fully submerged as it does emersed in paludariums and terrariums.
Tissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point. Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae. It’s the go‑to option for anyone who wants peace of mind when adding fresh greenery to a carefully maintained setup.
Key Features & Benefits
- Rapid growth acts as a natural nitrate sponge for crystal-clear water, deterring nuisance algae.
- Equally suitable for submerged aquariums or emersed paludarium setups.
Care & Planting Instructions
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Thoroughly wash away the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before parting it out into manageable portions.
- Use fine-tip pinsettes to plant small stem clusters 1 inch apart into aquarium soil.
- Provide moderate-to-high lighting for steady growth, though pressurized CO2 injection and quality soil will accelerate development and leaf size.
- Maintain stable water parameters and cooler water temperatures when possible, though the plant adapts easily to tropical aquarium conditions.
- Trim stem tops with straight scissors once they reach the water surface to encourage new lateral side branches. Read our trimming & propagation guide for details.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
| Attribute |
Specification |
| Scientific Name |
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis' |
| Common Name(s) |
Nomaphila Stricta, Hygrophila Siamensis |
| Family |
Acanthaceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy |
Stem Plant |
| Care Difficulty |
Easy / Beginner |
| Light Requirement |
Moderate to High |
| CO2 Requirement |
Not Required (Recommended for faster growth) |
| Placement / Usage |
Midground / Background / Paludarium |
| Height / Size |
6–12”+ |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Water Parameters |
pH 6.0–7.5 |
| Propagation Method |
Cuttings (Cut stem and replant tops) |
| Origin |
Southeast Asia |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why are the lower leaves falling off my stem plants?
Lower leaf loss (leggy stems) usually occurs when lighting cannot reach the bottom of the plant due to overcrowding or shading from larger plants. Spacing individual stems slightly apart during initial planting and maintaining adequate light penetration will keep lower leaves healthy.
2. Can Nomaphila Stricta grow out of the water in a paludarium?
Yes! Nomaphila Stricta excels as an emersed plant in paludariums or open-top aquariums. When stems break the surface, they grow thicker land foliage and can even produce small flowers.
3. How do I prepare Hygrophila Siamensis Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture before planting?
Carefully remove the gel from the roots by washing the plant in a bowl of room-temperature water or gently rinsing it under a tap. Once the gel is removed, separate the dense runner cluster into smaller individual plantlets and plant them into substrate using fine pinsettes.
