Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia'
Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia'
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall does Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia' grow?
How tall does Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia' grow?
Left unpinched, the stem typically reaches 10-20 cm in height and 6-15 cm in width.
Where should I plant it in my aquarium?
Where should I plant it in my aquarium?
It suits the midground of a planted tank, where its colour and branching habit stand out without blocking the background.
Why is it called 'Araguaia' if it's not from Brazil?
Why is it called 'Araguaia' if it's not from Brazil?
The plant became known under the name 'Araguaia', a Brazilian river system, but available evidence points to it actually being a Hygrophila lancea originating from Japan and Hong Kong.
How do I keep it bushy rather than tall and thin?
How do I keep it bushy rather than tall and thin?
Pinch back the growing tips regularly. This encourages branching and keeps the plant compact rather than letting it grow as a single tall stem.
What format is this plant supplied in?
What format is this plant supplied in?
It is supplied in 1-2-Grow! format; no other pot size or format is listed.
Is this plant difficult to keep?
Is this plant difficult to keep?
It carries a Medium difficulty rating, so some prior experience with planted aquariums will help you get the best results.
A compact stem plant for the midground of a planted aquarium that gives reddish-brown to purple colouring, deepening as growth conditions improve. Pinching the tips keeps it fuller and bushier instead of letting it grow as one leggy stem. Supplied in 1-2-Grow! format.
This is a Hygrophila lancea stem plant, sold under the trade name 'Araguaia' after a Brazilian river system, though the available evidence points to Japan and Hong Kong as its real origin rather than South America. It suits the midground of a planted aquarium and gives reddish-brown to purple colouring that deepens under good growing conditions.
The stems carry compact, tightly packed leaves and branch readily on their own. Pinch back the growing tips regularly and you get a denser, bushier shape rather than a tall single stem; left to grow naturally, expect a height of 10-20 cm and a width of 6-15 cm.
What you get: a pack of three cups of Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia' in 1-2-Grow! format. What sets it apart is the colour, a reddish-brown through to purple tone that is unusual among midground stem plants, combined with a growth pace typical for a Hygrophila and a care level suited to aquarists who already have some planted-tank experience.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Origin | Asia |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Aquarium placement | Midground |
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