Hygrophila Araguaia – Live Freshwater Aquarium Plant

Hygrophila Araguaia is a compact and visually distinctive freshwater aquarium plant prized for its textured foliage and warm red-brown to pink coloration under proper conditions. Unlike most Hygrophila species, Araguaia remains short and bushy, making it an excellent choice for foreground and midground aquascaping.

This plant is especially popular in modern nature-style and Dutch-style layouts where subtle color, structure, and clean lines are desired.

Overview

Hygrophila Araguaia features narrow, rippled leaves that grow in dense clusters along sturdy stems. Its coloration shifts from green-brown to red and pink depending on lighting intensity, nutrients, and CO₂ levels. With regular trimming, it maintains a compact and well-defined form.

Key Features

• Unique textured, rippled leaf structure

• Compact growth compared to other Hygrophila

• Subtle red to pink coloration under strong light

• Excellent foreground or midground plant

• Easy to shape and maintain

• Suitable for low-tech and high-tech aquariums

Benefits

• Adds depth and visual contrast to aquascapes

• Creates natural structure without overpowering layouts

• Provides shelter for shrimp and small fish

• Helps absorb excess nutrients

• Ideal for detailed, controlled plant layouts

Product Specifications

• Scientific Name: Hygrophila sp. ‘Araguaia’
• Common Name: Hygrophila Araguaia
• Plant Type: Stem plant
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• Lighting Requirement: Moderate to high
• CO₂ Requirement: Optional (recommended for best color)
• Placement: Foreground to midground
• Water Type: Freshwater
• Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate
• Tank Size: Nano to large aquariums

Care Guide

Lighting

Moderate to high lighting for best coloration.

CO₂

Not required, but improves color and density.

Temperature

72–82°F (22–28°C)

pH

6.0 – 7.5

Substrate

Nutrient-rich substrate recommended.

Fertilization

Liquid fertilizers support healthy growth.

Growth Rate

Slow to moderate.

Care Level

Easy to moderate.

Planting Instructions

• Plant individual stems into substrate

• Space stems 1–2 inches apart

• Trim tops to encourage bushier growth

• Replant cuttings to expand coverage

Perfect For

• Freshwater planted aquariums
• Foreground or midground layouts
• Nature-style aquascaping
• Shrimp tanks
• Low-tech to high-tech setups

Important Notes

• Color depends on lighting and nutrients

• Initial leaf melt after shipping is normal

• Live plants naturally vary in size and shape

• Images are for reference only

Why Choose Hygrophila Araguaia?

• Compact and structured growth

• Subtle red-pink coloration

• Easy to maintain shape

• Ideal for modern aquascapes

• Safe for fish, shrimp, and snails