Hygrophila Lancea `Aruguaia` TC – IC034

Hygrophila Lancea Araguaia, also known as Hygrophila Araguaya Sharp Leaf, has an unusual appearance in the planted aquarium tank hobby, with incredibly narrow submerged leaves that have a rich reddish-brown tone. 

This plant comes from Brazil, despite the deceptive Brazilian River name “Araguaia.” Instead, it’s most likely a variant of the species Hygrophila Lancea, which originated in Hong Kong.

This water plant has a creeping growth pattern, leaves that are slightly slanted, and delayed branching. Hygrophila Lancea Araguaia is steadily gaining popularity, although it is still tough to come by, and it has recently become highly sought for by planted aquarium lovers of all skill levels.

The intermediate aquarium plant Hygrophila “Araguaia” There is no requirement for CO2, however, it is recommended for faster growth.

In good growing conditions, this plant produces deep reddish/purplish leaves. The ideal circumstances for this plant are a moderate lighting fixture with enough nutrients accessible for the roots.

Care Tips

• It prefers direct sunlight, however in a tank, moderate to intense lighting is sufficient.
• The water’s pH should be between 5.5 and 8, and the hardness should be between 2 and 15 dGH, which is a pretty mild range.
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