{"product_id":"tropica-051b-tissue-culture-hygrophila-lancea-araguaia","title":"Tropica 051B Tissue Culture - Hygrophila lancea Araguaia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 051B Tissue Culture - Hygrophila lancea Araguaia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 051B Tissue Culture - Hygrophila lancea Araguaia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live aquatic stem plant for aquarium hobbyists who want a bushy, compact look in their planted tank. Its tight-sitting leaves and easy branching give it a full appearance, and its colour ranges from reddish brown to purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, tight-sitting leaves create a dense, bushy look in the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranches easily, so the plant fills out well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReddish brown to purple colouring adds contrast among greener plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage growth rate for a Hygrophila, which makes it manageable to maintain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium light and medium CO2 demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Araguaia\" is a river system in Brazil, and the plant became known in the hobby under that name. There are, however, many signs that it is actually a Hygrophila lancea from Japan and Hong Kong. Each stem grows 10-20 cm (4-8\") tall and 6-15 cm (2.4-6\") wide. Good growth conditions bring out the reddish brown to purple colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch the stems to maintain the bushy look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide good growth conditions to promote the reddish brown to purple colouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive the plant medium light and medium CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted freshwater aquariums where a bushy, compact stem plant is wanted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquascapers who want reddish brown to purple colour in their layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyists with medium lighting and medium CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 10-20+ cm (4-8\"+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Tropica 051B Tissue Culture - Hygrophila lancea Araguaia live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall and wide does Hygrophila lancea Araguaia grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe stem reaches 10-20 cm (4-8\") in height and 6-15 cm (2.4-6\") in width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour is this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt ranges from reddish brown to purple. Good growth conditions promote this colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep it looking bushy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPinch the stems. The plant has compact, tight-sitting leaves and branches easily, and pinching helps maintain the bushy look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat light and CO2 does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth light demand and CO2 demand are medium, and its growth rate is medium too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really from the Araguaia river in Brazil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAraguaia is a river system in Brazil, and the plant became known under that name. There are many signs that it is a Hygrophila lancea from Japan and Hong Kong, and its listed origin is Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a live plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUATIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40206964555830,"sku":"5703249851222","price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/files\/Tropica051BTissueCulture-HygrophilalanceaAraguaia2.jpg?v=1760186502","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/tropica-051b-tissue-culture-hygrophila-lancea-araguaia","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}