Hygrophila Lancea Araguaia
Hygrophila Lancea Araguaia
Hygrophila Lancea Araguaia is a compact Brazilian Hygrophila producing distinctive reddish stems with narrow, fine leaves that create a unique color and structural combination uncommon in the Hygrophila genus. The red stems stand out clearly against the narrow green leaves, creating an inherently two-toned plant with both warm structural color and fine-textured foliage. It is a strong, vigorous grower that responds well to CO₂ supplementation.
Care tip: Hygrophila Lancea Araguaia grows best in moderate lighting with CO₂ recommended. Maintain temperatures of 72–82°F and pH 6.0–7.5. Regular liquid fertilization supports healthy growth and best coloration.
Growing to 4 to 10 inches, Lancea Araguaia is a compact midground plant — unusually small for the Hygrophila genus — that suits aquariums of all sizes. Its compact scale makes it particularly valuable for medium and smaller tanks where standard-sized Hygrophila species would be out of proportion. Regular trimming maintains compact growth and promotes the fresh, most vividly red-stemmed new growth.
This moderate plant grows best under medium lighting with CO₂ recommended for compact growth and best color expression. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. Regular fertilization supports vigorous growth and maintains the characteristic reddish stem color that defines this species' appeal.
In the aquascape, Hygrophila Lancea Araguaia provides compact red-stemmed midground structure whose fine leaves and warm stem color create a botanical character quite different from the typical broad-leaved Hygrophila. The compact scale makes it versatile across tank sizes, and the red stems provide warm color even at midground scale. It is a genuinely distinctive midground plant of Brazilian botanical character.
Hygrophila Lancea Araguaia is a compact, warm-stemmed, and botanically interesting Brazilian midground plant for aquarists who appreciate fine leaf texture and unusual stem color. Its small scale and red stems make it a practical and distinctive choice for planted aquariums of all sizes.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Placement | Midground |
| Max Height | 4–10 inches |
| Light Level | Moderate |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Recommended |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Notes | A compact Brazilian Hygrophila with distinctive red stems and narrow, fine leaves creating an unusual color and structure among stem plants. Responds well to CO₂ and regular trimming for dense, colorful midground planting. |
