{"product_id":"hygrophila-odora-potted-freshwater-plant","title":"Hygrophila Odora (Hygrophila odora) - Potted","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E8F5E9;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHygrophila Odora\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHygrophila odora\u003c\/em\u003e) is the uncommon one in a very common genus. Where Water Wisteria and Corymbosa grow fast and coarse, odora takes its time and produces narrow, deeply cut leaves that look closer to a fern than a Hygrophila, building a fine textured bush that holds its shape instead of sprawling. It is a rewarding midground to background plant for a well-run tank, though it asks for more than its easygoing relatives. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e to build around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 10px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate is enough, but it must never be shaded. This plant declines quickly when taller neighbors grow over it, so give it an open position rather than simply a bright tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not strictly required, but strongly recommended. With CO2 the leaves come in finer and more deeply cut, and growth is far more reliable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers soft water, carbonate hardness up to about 6 dKH. Hard, high-KH water is the most common reason it sulks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphate matters here.\u003c\/strong\u003e Odora is unusually hungry for phosphate. Keep PO4 above roughly 0.3 mg\/l. Lean, phosphate-limited dosing schedules stunt it and deform the new leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demanding on both macros and micros. A nutrient-rich substrate plus a consistent column dosing routine is the setup it wants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow grower, so trim sparingly. Top the stems and replant the cuttings to build a denser group over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat to Expect From a Potted Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis arrives as a \u003cstrong\u003epotted nursery plant grown emersed\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the leaves you see now are broad, plain, and lance shaped. Submerged, the plant converts and the new growth comes in narrow and pinnately cut, which is the fern-like look this species is grown for. Expect it to shed some of the emersed leaves during that changeover. Remove the pot and rock wool, separate the stems, and plant them individually a couple of inches apart so light reaches each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eHygrophila Odora, Fragrant Hygrophila\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHygrophila odora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eStem plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNarrow and pinnately cut when submersed, to 4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMidground to background, unshaded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eModerate to high, never shaded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOptional but strongly recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSlow to moderate submersed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSoft, up to about 6 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eKeep above 0.3 mg\/l\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e73 to 82F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold As\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePotted nursery plant, grown emersed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eIn the Aquascape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdora fills a gap most planted tanks have: fine texture that stays put. Because it grows slowly and holds a compact bush shape, you can use it as a standing feature in the midground without it swallowing the layout in a month, which is exactly what its faster cousins do. Plant it in a group of three to five stems and let it thicken. The cut leaves read well against broad-leaved plants and against smooth hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 10px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hygrophila-pinnatifida-potted-freshwater-plant\"\u003eHygrophila Pinnatifida\u003c\/a\u003e, a relative with bronze, lobed leaves for a low counterpoint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/water-wisteria-hygrophila-difformis-potted-freshwater-plant\"\u003eWater Wisteria\u003c\/a\u003e if you want the fast, easy Hygrophila alongside the slow one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/anubias-coffeefolia-potted-freshwater-plant\"\u003eAnubias Coffeefolia\u003c\/a\u003e for solid, corrugated leaves against all that fine cut texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquaforest-af-macro\"\u003eAquaforest AF Macro\u003c\/a\u003e, the NPK dosing that keeps its phosphate need satisfied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-pyroflora-volcanic-substrate-6-lbs\"\u003eCaribSea PyroFlora Substrate\u003c\/a\u003e as a nutrient-rich base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eplant additives and supplements\u003c\/a\u003e to round out your dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an easy Hygrophila like Water Wisteria?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, and it is worth knowing that up front. Most Hygrophila are beginner plants, but odora wants soft water, steady nutrients, and an unshaded spot. It is very manageable in a maintained planted tank and frustrating in a neglected one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the new leaves shaped differently from the ones in the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is the plant converting from emersed to submersed growth. Emersed leaves are broad and plain, submersed leaves are narrow and deeply cut. The submersed form is the one you want, so judge it by the new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy leaves are coming in small and deformed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually phosphate. Odora needs more of it than most stems, so check that PO4 is not bottoming out, and look at KH too since hard water sets it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need CO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt will grow without, just slowly and with coarser leaves. CO2 is what brings out the fine, fern-like foliage this plant is grown for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe with fish and shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, completely. Shrimp graze the finely cut leaves happily and no livestock is bothered by it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49051151859931,"sku":"PLANT-HYGODO","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Hygro-Odora-Pot.png?v=1785486056","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hygrophila-odora-potted-freshwater-plant","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}