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

Hygrophila uliginosa

A marsh-loving herb of tropical Central and East Africa, recorded at 600–1,200 m. Little is published on it; treat it as a warm, sunny wetland plant kept in permanently wet soil, emersed or in a paludarium.

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

Where it grows wild

Little is published on this species beyond its name, which means 'of marshes'. Inferred from the genus: swamps, wet grassland and stream or lake margins, rooted in saturated soil and sometimes flooded.

Recorded at 600–1,207 m, median 1,125 m.

UgandaCameroonTanzaniaBurundiAngolaCentral African RepublicDR CongoKenyaNigeriaZambia

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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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