Hygrophila lancea "Araguaia"
Hygrophila lancea (Thunb.) Miq.
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Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- Growth typeStem plant
- LightMedium
- CO2Required
- Height0.8–11.8" (2–30 cm)
About this plant
The aquarium plant sold as 'Araguaia' develops narrow leaves in brownish red to purple shades. Its branching shoots can form a bushy group, and regular trimming helps maintain a compact shape. The trade name refers to a Brazilian river, but should not be used as evidence that this plant originates there.
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Light
- Medium
- CO₂
- Required
- Temperature
- 75–82°F (24–28°C)
- Placement
- Midground, Background
- Growth type
- Stem plant
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 0.8–11.8" (2–30 cm)
Water conditions
Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.
- Temperature
- 75–82°F (24–28°C)
- pH
- 4.5–7
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–7 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 25–40 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Color
- Red, Brown
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Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Hygrophila
- Botanical name
- Hygrophila lancea (Thunb.) Miq.
