Sunset Hygro (Hygrophila polysperma 'Rosanervig'): Illegal or not?

[TexSun]

I've had that plant before. Picked it up locally too. Probably from another HFB member, or one of the LFS. Sadly, Its gone now.

[Totenkampf]

dans pics are what my susnset looked like too, probably worth not settling for something else. seems there was a pink sunset too that didnt get as red but had a similar color as lilac temple plant

[CrazyCatPeekin]

AH YES..that is the plant that I was referring to originally. This guy said he didn't know if his was sunset or not...it sure doesn't look like it.

I think I am probably going to pass on it and just keep looking for the 'Sunset' variety instead.

[Dan]

This is the plant I was referring to and thought you were as well. Hygrophila polysperma 'Sunset' or Sunset Hygro, same plant

[h2oaggie]

Definitely not 'Ceylon', I have kept that before. 99% sure it is just plain old H. polysperma, the white veins in 'Sunset' would still be visible despite the light intensity. Not worth the money IMO. I have seen regular polysperma get almost blood red under intense natural light.

[Totenkampf]

i have never had 'ceylon' but from doing a search on the web, it would appear that this variety would have more narrow and longer leaves with slightly undulating edges. most of the pics had a coppery tone to the the leaves and i am sure that depends on the light, but none of the pics that i saw were showing pink highlights. who knows though, under brighter lighting the leaves may change quite a bit. i was amazed to see how cool creeping charlie mint gets under high light, i wouldnt know it was even the same plant if i had not watched the process

[CrazyCatPeekin]

Yeah...I think so, too. He said he wasn't sure. He know it was hygro polysperma, just not sure which. Could it be Ceylon?

This is from a guy on TPT also. I think he's in Austin.

[h2oaggie]

Agreed, doesnt look like sunset to me. I had a bunch when I tore down my 29 gallon, and actually acquired that from a guy in Dallas on TPT.

[Totenkampf]

all the sunset that i ever had would show very prominant veining on the leaves, especially when they had a pink flush. i would guess this is 'just' the regular variety but it still might be nice, sending pm

[CrazyCatPeekin]

OK...so I found some Hygrophilia polysperma. I am not certain if it is the 'Sunset' variety though; it is pretty green int he pic, but there is some pink showing in the top corner. The cost is $3.00 per bunch at 3-4 plants per bunch plus shipping. I am going to order some. PM me if you would like some as well. Note that they are in the process of re-stocking after losing some to an algae outbreak. So, if the total order is large enough, it may be a while before it is available to ship.

I'll place the order next week. PM me if you want in.

Here's a picture:

polysperma.jpg

[CrazyCatPeekin]

I got a line on some. Not local, but in Texas at least. I'll let y'all know if it pans out.

[Dan]

i wouldnt mind finding some locally too, it has always been a favorite of mine

I wouldn't mind some stems. I'll keep you posted if I find any.

[Totenkampf]

i wouldnt mind finding some locally too, it has always been a favorite of mine

[Totenkampf]

well u can tell i had my response window open for ten minutes...thanks Dan

[CrazyCatPeekin]

Thanks everyone!

So if anyone here in TX would be willing to part with some, please reply or PM me! I am interested in anything from a few stems up to about 20 or so.