Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia'

Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia' does not behave like the rest of its genus. Instead of racing to the surface it stays low and branches sideways, building compact bushes of narrow, needle-shaped leaves in bronze, brown and deep red. It is the rare Hygrophila you plant in the middle of a tank rather than behind everything.

What You'll Receive

Fresh, healthy Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia' cultivated and prepared by Aquarium Plants Factory®, available in convenient planting formats:

• Fresh Cut Plants: Approximately 6 loose, fresh-cut stems without roots.
• Fresh Cut Bunched: Approximately 6 stems bundled with foam and a plant weight for easy placement.
• Fresh Cut Potted: About 6 stems potted securely in a net pot with rockwool for stability and easy planting.

Plant Profile

• Common name — Araguaia Hygrophila
• Scientific name — Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia'
• Also known as — Hygrophila Araguaia, Hygrophila 'Chai' relative
• Origin — Collected from the Araguaia river basin, Brazil; the species itself is native to East Asia
• Placement — Midground
• Mature height — 4-10 inches
• Growth rate — Medium

Care

• Difficulty — Intermediate
• Light — Medium
• CO₂ — Recommended
• Water — 68-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5
• Substrate — Nutrient-rich soil or root tabs, plus water column dosing
• Growth habit — Amphibious stem, feeds from roots and water column
• Propagation — Cuttings

Grower's Notes

• It branches instead of climbing. Most Hygrophila needs constant topping to stay in the midground. Araguaia naturally throws side shoots and stays compact, so a planted group thickens on its own with far less trimming.
• CO₂ changes the leaf shape. Without injection the leaves are broader and the growth looser. With it, they narrow into the fine needle form and the bush tightens — the difference is visible rather than subtle.
• Color sits between bronze and red. This is not a scarlet plant. Under medium light with steady iron dosing it holds a brown-red tone that reads as depth against green neighbors, which is exactly what makes it useful.
• Expect melt in the first two weeks. Emersed-grown stems drop most of their original leaves after planting. Leave the stems in place — the submersed growth that follows is the form you want.
• Plant it where a stem plant would normally be too tall. At four to ten inches it fills the awkward gap between a carpet and a background hedge, which few red plants do well.

Notes

• Images are for reference only; actual plants may vary in size, color, and fullness
• Plants may be grown emersed and will transition once submerged
• Minor melting during acclimation is normal
• Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.

At a glance

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Good to know

• Some melting or yellowing as plants adjust from greenhouse to aquarium life is normal. They regrow from healthy roots and rhizomes.
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