Hygro | Hydrophila polysperma in Family Acanthaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Hydrophila polysperma whose common name is Hygro and which is a member of the plant family called Acanthaceae was introduced to the USA. It is not indigenous to that country.

Hygro is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Medium green leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Hygro are narrow.

Hygro produces yellow flowers and blooms in summer and spring

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Hydrophila polysperma whose common name is Hygro blooms in summer and spring

Hydrophila polysperma belongs to the plant family Acanthaceae. Like most aquatic plants Hygro needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows at a moderate rate.