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

Hygrophila linearis

A narrow-leaved Hygrophila of south-central tropical Africa, recorded at about 1,300–1,450 m in Zambia and Angola. Like its relatives it is a marsh herb of seasonally wet ground: warm, wet summers in full light and a long dry, cooler winter.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restAquatic

Where it grows wild

Inferred from the genus: a marsh herb of seasonally flooded grassland and stream edges.

Recorded sites at about 1,340–1,450 m.

AngolaBotswanaCameroonDR CongoTanzaniaZambiaZimbabwe

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ 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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