Hygrophila Odora Vitro Culture

🌿 Hygrophila odora – Rare African Stem Plant with Fragrant Emersed Foliage

Sold as Tissue Culture plants in vitamin-rich gel | Bag size: Approx. 4 inches | Yields many small plants

Hygrophila odora, also known as Hygrophila sp. 'Guinea' or Hygrophila sp. 'Afrika', is a remarkable stem plant originating from the wetlands of West Africa, including Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. Highly prized by experienced aquascapers, this species stands out for its unusual transformation between emersed and submersed forms—and for its intriguing natural aroma when touched in its emersed state.

This plant is grown using advanced Tissue Culture Technology, ensuring it is free from snails, algae, pests, and pathogens—perfect for sensitive aquariums and long-term sustainability.

🌟 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Hygrophila odora

• Synonyms: Hygrophila sp. 'Guinea', Hygrophila sp. 'Afrika'

• Common Name: Hygrophila Afrika

• Origin: West Africa (Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone)

• Visual Traits:

  • Emersed form has upright, lance-shaped hairy leaves with fragrant glandular hairs

  • Submersed form displays light green, hairless, finely pinnatisect leaves with thick stems

  • Can produce light blue to purple flowers in emersed conditions

• Scent: Unique musky odor when touched—likened to the scent of a male goat

🌱 Growth & Propagation:

• Lighting Requirements: Medium to high (strong light preferred for compact, healthy growth)

• CO₂ & Fertilizers: CO₂ injection strongly recommended; sensitive to phosphate deficiency—maintain PO₄ ≥ 0.3 mg/L

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Growth Method: Submersed or Emersed

• Nutrient Substrate: Required for long-term health and root development

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – ideal for paludarium and riparium setups

• Propagation: Through stem cuttings or lateral shoots; floating stems can develop side shoots

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Adds a rare and exotic texture to background and midground zones

• Transforms dramatically based on submersed or emersed form

• Eye-catching pink-purple flowers when grown above water

• Tissue culture format allows for a clean, pest-free start

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as tissue culture plants in a sealed 4-inch bag:

• Bag Size: Approx. 4 inches, yield many small plants

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos shown are for reference only. Actual plants may vary in size, shape, or form depending on growth stage and conditions. While tissue culture eliminates most risks, we cannot guarantee plants will be entirely free of pests or that they will arrive fully submerged or emersed.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner:

Never release aquarium plants into local waterways. Always dispose of unused plant material responsibly to protect native ecosystems and aquatic biodiversity.