{"product_id":"hygrophilia-kompakt","title":"Hygrophilia Kompakt","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHygrophila 'Kompakt'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact-growing stem plant that is ideal for creating dense, bushy areas in freshwater aquariums. Unlike standard \u003cem\u003eHygrophila polysperma\u003c\/em\u003e, the 'Kompakt' form stays shorter and more tightly grouped, making it particularly useful for midground planting.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a hardy and adaptable plant that can thrive under a wide range of aquarium conditions, making it an excellent choice for beginners. Regular trimming encourages branching and helps maintain its compact appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith stronger lighting, consistent nutrients and CO₂, growth can become faster and denser. Plant individual stems with a little space between them to allow light to reach the lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHygrophila polysperma\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kompakt'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground \/ background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required, but beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, sand or planted substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular aquarium fertiliser recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 6.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Hygrophila 'Kompakt' need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It can grow successfully without injected CO₂. CO₂ supplementation can encourage faster, denser growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a hardy and adaptable stem plant and is an excellent choice for newer aquascapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it compact?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegularly trim the tops of the stems and replant healthy cuttings. This encourages branching and helps maintain a bushier shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in sand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hygrophila 'Kompakt' can grow in sand or gravel, although regular fertilisation will help provide the nutrients required for strong growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting stems too close together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOvercrowding can prevent light and water circulation from reaching the lower leaves. Leave some space between stems when planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLetting it grow unchecked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough naturally more compact than standard \u003cem\u003eHygrophila polysperma\u003c\/em\u003e, regular trimming will produce a much denser and more attractive group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRemoving all the lower leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive trimming of healthy foliage. Repeatedly cutting the stems and replanting healthy tops is usually the better approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeglecting nutrients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing stems consume nutrients quickly. 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