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Other Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Hygrophila asteracanthoides

A little-known herbaceous Hygrophila from the highlands of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Kenya, growing at about 1,400–2,100 m. Like its relatives it is a plant of marshes and wet grassland in a climate with a long rainy season and a pronounced dry season; very little is published about it.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

As with other Hygrophila, it probably grows in marshes, wet grassland and stream or pond margins that are waterlogged in the rains. Habitat is generalised from the genus.

Records at 1,400–2,100 m, median about 1,900 m.

EthiopiaEritreaKenya

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✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
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✓ Substrate and airflow
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