Hygrophila Augustifolia

Hygrophila Angustifolia is a beautiful, fast-growing stem plant known for its long, narrow green leaves that create a natural, flowing appearance in any planted aquarium. Its elegant foliage sways gently with the current, making it an excellent background plant for adding height, movement, and lush greenery to your aquascape.

This hardy species is beginner-friendly and adapts well to a wide range of water conditions. Under higher lighting and CO₂ supplementation, Hygrophila Angustifolia develops denser growth and can produce larger, more vibrant leaves. With regular trimming, it branches readily, creating a thick, bushy display.

Perfect for nature-style aquascapes, community aquariums, and planted tanks, this plant also helps improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients and reducing algae growth.

Care Guide

Difficulty: Easy

Growth Rate: Fast

Placement: Background

Lighting: Low to High (Medium-High recommended for best growth)

CO₂: Not required, but recommended for faster, fuller growth

Temperature: 20–28°C (68–82°F)

pH: 6.0–7.8

Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

Propagation: Easily propagated by cutting healthy stems and replanting the cuttings into the substrate.

Why You'll Love It

• Long, narrow leaves create a graceful flowing effect
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Excellent for beginners and experienced aquascapers
• Helps absorb excess nutrients and improve water quality
• Easily propagated through stem cuttings
• Ideal for background planting in medium to large aquariums