Hygrophila Angustifolia Rubra

Hygrophila Angustifolia Rubra - Versatile Narrow-Leaf Background Plant

Hygrophila angustifolia Rubra is an elegant variety of the popular Hygrophila angustifolia from Southeast Asia. This robust stem plant is known for its graceful, lance-shaped leaves and reliable growth in almost any conditions, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquascapers looking for a versatile background plant.

Its rapid growth and extreme adaptability make Hygrophila Angustifolia Rubra one of the most reliable background plants you can choose. It quickly absorbs excess nutrients, helping to prevent algae growth, making it ideal for starting new aquariums.

Benefits of Hygrophila Angustifolia Rubra

• Very easy to grow: Grows under almost any conditions and is extremely resilient
• Elegant lance-shaped leaves: Narrow, graceful leaves create a refined texture in your aquascape.
• Fast Growth: Absorbs excess nutrients and helps effectively prevent algae growth
• Perfect for background: Can grow up to 30cm tall and makes a beautiful green backdrop
• Wide temperature range: Grows well between 18-30°C, ideal for tropical aquariums
• Highly adaptable: Grows well in various water parameters (pH 5.0-8.0, KH 2-18)
• Easy to propagate: Cut off tops and replant for free new plants
• Suitable for all levels: From absolute beginners to expert aquascapers

Care & Placement

Hygrophila angustifolia Rubra is very easy to care for and requires few requirements. The plant thrives in normal to high light and doesn't require CO2 supplementation, although this does accelerate growth and keep the leaves more compact. Plant the stems in clusters of 5-7 in the middle to back of your aquarium for a lush effect.

With plenty of light and good nutrition, the plant develops beautiful, healthy leaves with a fresh green color. Regular pruning of the tops encourages branching and ensures denser, bushier growth. You can easily replant the cut tops to propagate the plant.

The plant grows rapidly, especially under optimal conditions with CO2 (10-40 mg/l) and good fertilizer, so pruning weekly to biweekly may be necessary to maintain the desired height. Remove old, lower leaves to keep the plant healthy and attractive.

Specifications:

• Position: Middle and back zone
• Light requirements: Normal to high
• CO2: 10-40 mg/l (optional)
• Temperature: 18-30°C (very wide range)
• pH: 5.0-8.0
• KH: 2-18
• Growth rate: Fast
• Difficulty level: Very easy
• Maximum height: 30 cm
• Origin: Southeast Asia
• Family: Acanthaceae
• Type: Stem plant

💡 Tip: Want to learn more about caring for Hygrophila species? Read our comprehensive Hygrophila care guide with practical tips and tricks.