Hygrophilla lancea “Araguaia” [Tc]

Description

Genus: Hygrophila                                                                  Family: Acanthaceae

The genus Hygrophila is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical world. Many species of this genus are aquatic ones.  H. corymbosa (temple weed), H. difformis (water wisteria), H. polysperma (Indian swamp weed) etc. are popular aquarium plants. H. pinnatifida from India is an iconic plant as it can grow on any surface such as rock and wood in aquarium. Some species exhibit leaf heteromorphy. H. difformis has leaves which are simple and entire when they grow as emers (above water) and are highly divided or dissected (pinnately compound) in submerged conditions.

Hygrophilla lancea

Also known as Araguaia with attractively long, narrow leaves sway in water currents. The leaves are brown-red under water. This plant thrives in soft to medium hard water with bright light and CO2 fertilization. Its a slow growing plant.