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

Hygrophila barbata

A small West African Hygrophila of seasonally flooded lowland ground, from coastal Senegal and Guinea-Bissau into the Guinea highlands. Little is published on its ecology; treat it as a sun-loving amphibious marsh herb that grows through a hot, very wet summer and faces a long rainless dry season.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodAquatic

Where it grows wild

Recorded mainly near sea level (median 23 m) in a monsoon climate, consistent with the genus habit of marshes, rice fields, pool margins and seasonally wet grassland. Species-specific habitat notes are not available.

2 to 1020 m, median 23 m; almost all records are coastal lowland.

GuineaSenegalGuinea-BissauSierra LeoneLiberiaMali

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✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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