Nomaphila stricta fleur is a decorative form of giant hygrophila, sharing the same bold, lance-shaped bright green leaves of the standard species while producing attractive lilac-blue flowers above the waterline under the right conditions. It is one of the few aquarium stem plants that offers ornamental flowering value in addition to its role as a background plant.Like Nomaphila stricta, it is an easy and undemanding plant growing well under low to medium light without CO2 injection and tolerating a broad range of water conditions. Fast-growing and reliable, it trims and propagates simply — cuttings root readily in the substrate within a few days and grow on continuously.Supplied as an established potted plant, Nomaphila stricta fleur suits aquariums from 80 litres upward. Its easy care, rapid growth, and the bonus of flowering above the surface when stems reach it make it a popular and practical choice for larger planted aquariums and paludariums where the decorative fleur can be fully appreciated.
