Plant Profile
Hygrophila Lancea 'Araguaia' is an uncommon, highly distinctive aquatic plant named after the Brazilian river system from which it originates. While its appearance resembles that of a traditional stem plant, it naturally grows in compact, short bushes that create a lush, spreading bush effect in the midground of your aquarium. When grown submerged and kept under proper conditions, its foliage develops a rich reddish-brown to deep pink coloration with a distinct light central vein.
Tissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point. Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae. It’s the go‑to option for anyone who wants peace of mind when adding fresh greenery to a carefully maintained setup.
Key Features & Benefits
- Compact, bushy growth habit stays low to the substrate, making it an ideal midground hedge or accent plant.
- Slender foliage turns a deep reddish-brown and pink under strong lighting, offering warm color depth and distinct leaf texture.
- Produces vibrant purple flowers when cultivated in an emersed terrarium or paludarium setups.
Care & Planting Instructions
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Thoroughly wash away the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before parting it out into manageable portions.
- Use fine-tip pinsettes to plant small stem clusters 1 inch apart into aquarium soil.
- Provide high-intensity lighting; while CO2 injection is optional, it is strongly recommended to achieve rich reddish-brown coloration and compact growth. See our guide to growing red aquarium plants.
- Maintain stable water parameters and supply balanced liquid fertilizers and iron supplements to support healthy leaf development.
- Trim stem tops or cut lateral side shoots with straight scissors to encourage low, horizontal branching and propagate new stems. Read our trimming & propagation guide for details.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
| Attribute |
Specification |
| Scientific Name |
Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia' |
| Common Name(s) |
Hygrophila Araguaia, Hygrophila Lancea Araguaia |
| Family |
Acanthaceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy |
Stem Plant (Compact Bushing) |
| Care Difficulty |
Easy to Moderate |
| Light Requirement |
High |
| CO2 Requirement |
Recommended (Essential for compact form & reddish-pink color) |
| Placement / Usage |
Midground / Foreground Accent |
| Height / Size |
2–5” |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate to Fast |
| Water Parameters |
pH 6.5–7.5 |
| Propagation Method |
Cuttings (Cut lateral shoots or main stems and replant) |
| Origin |
Brazil (Araguaia River) |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why are the lower leaves falling off my stem plants?
Lower leaf loss (leggy stems) usually occurs when lighting cannot reach the bottom of the plant due to overcrowding or shading from larger plants. Spacing individual stems slightly apart during initial planting and maintaining strong light penetration will keep lower leaves healthy.
2. How do I get my Hygrophila Araguaia to turn reddish-brown and deep pink?
High light intensity paired with consistent iron dosing and micro-nutrient liquid fertilization triggers Hygrophila Araguaia to produce rich reddish-brown and pinkish tones. Under lower lighting, the plant will lean more toward dark green or brownish-green.
3. How do I transition Hygrophila Lancea Araguaia Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture from emersed to submerged growth?
When transitioning from emersed to submerged growth, plant bare stems securely into rich substrate under high lighting and keep water parameters stable. As new growth adapts, the plant will shed its land foliage and sprout slender, colorful underwater leaves. Once new shoots take hold, trim away old lower growth to encourage low, bushy branching.
