Hygrophilla lancea “Araguaia” [Tc]

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Pogostemon helferi

Pogostemon helferi forms a dense carpet in the fore ground of the aquarium. It needs high light. Optimum temperature is 20-25’C. Growth is best in medium hard water with a neutral to alkaline Ph-value.

Genus: Pogostemon Family: Lamiaceae

Pogostemon is a large genus from the family Lamiaceae and many of them can grow in submerged conditions. The are generally found in warmer parts of Asia. P. erectus, P. helferi and P. stellatus ‘Dassen’ are quite popular in the trade.

Pogostemon helferi

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SKU #GWAT028 Category Aquatic Plants Tags Hygrophilla lancea "Araguaia", Pogostemon helferi

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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.