{"product_id":"hygrophila-pinnatifida-tissue-culture-cup-freshwater-plant","title":"Hygrophila Pinnatifida - Cup","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 Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eYour order is reserved — we hold off on packaging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHygrophila Pinnatifida\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHygrophila pinnatifida\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking rhizome plant from India with deeply lobed, fern-like leaves that flash olive green on top and deep wine-red underneath. Unlike most stem plants, it can be attached to driftwood or rocks like Anubias or Bucephalandra, growing outward in a bushy spray. Tissue-cultured in a cup — clean, snail-free, and pesticide-free for safe use in shrimp tanks. Pair with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003efreshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCO₂\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRecommended for best red coloration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e68–82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMidground — attach to wood\/rock or plant in substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\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;\"\u003eWhy Hygrophila Pinnatifida\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tone color\u003c\/strong\u003e — green tops with bronze-to-red undersides give planted scapes a depth most stem plants can’t.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounts like a Buce\u003c\/strong\u003e — the rhizome can be attached to driftwood or rock with glue or thread, growing outward like an epiphyte.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTissue culture cup\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean, snail-free, pesticide-free; shrimp-safe out of the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile placement\u003c\/strong\u003e — plant in substrate as a midground stem or attach to hardscape for a more dramatic spreading look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReds up with light + nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e — give it more PAR, iron, and CO₂ to push the wine undersides and red tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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;\"\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the tissue culture gel off in dechlorinated water and separate the plant into individual rooted pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e bury just the roots, leaving the rhizome above the substrate (burying the rhizome will rot the plant).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor hardscape mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a tiny dab of super glue gel or thread to attach the rhizome to dry wood\/rock; submerge after attachment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim side shoots to propagate — each cutting can root and grow into a new plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\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;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hygrophila-pinnatifida-potted-freshwater-plant\"\u003eHygrophila Pinnatifida — Potted\u003c\/a\u003e — grab the potted version for a larger starter or to mix sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bucephalandra-kapuas-brownie-ghost-freshwater-plant\"\u003eBucephalandra Kapuas Brownie Ghost\u003c\/a\u003e — pair on driftwood for layered rhizome-style aquascapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eMore freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e — round out your planted scape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003ePlant additives\u003c\/a\u003e — iron and macro ferts help drive red coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it without CO₂?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt survives low-tech, but stays smaller and leans greener. CO₂ unlocks the bushy growth and red undersides this plant is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are leaves falling off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most common cause is shading from above; pinnatifida wants its own clear light path. Also check that the rhizome isn’t buried and that you’re dosing trace ferts (iron especially).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill shrimp damage it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — shrimp graze biofilm off the leaves without harming the plant. It’s a great backdrop for a Neocaridina or Caridina tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it spread fast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate. Side shoots multiply over a few weeks; you can clip and replant cuttings to fill in faster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541518594267,"sku":"8805510","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_acf57a26-8fcf-4761-94a2-7ebcdfceb652.jpg?v=1775048180","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hygrophila-pinnatifida-tissue-culture-cup-freshwater-plant","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}