“Araguaia” is a river system in Brazil and it is under this name that the plant has become known. There are many signs, however, that the plant is a Hygrophila lancea from Japan and Hong Kong.
The stem becomes 10-20 cm tall and 6-15 cm wide. It has compact, tight-sitting leaves and grows branches easily. The colour is reddish brown to purple, promoted by good growth conditions. The growth rate is average for a Hygrophila.
Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia'
This plant is grown in-vitro and is kept in a nutrient medium. Gently remove the plant from the cup and rinse in aquarium water to remove any medium. Seperate into portions and plant into substrate with aquascaping tweezers.
Pinching of the stems maintains a bushy look. This plant prefers medium lighting and CO2
DO NOT RELEASE PLANTS AND LIVESTOCK INTO LOCAL WATERWAYS.
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