Hygrophila Angustifolia

Hygrophila Angustifolia - Versatile Narrow-Leaved Background Plant

Hygrophila angustifolia, also known as Hygrophila corymbosa 'Angustifolia', is a beautiful and versatile stem plant from Southeast Asia that's perfect for your aquarium background. This robust plant is known for its elegant, lance-shaped leaves and reliable growth in almost any conditions, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquascapers.

What makes this plant special is its beautiful color change: underwater, the leaves change color from green to reddish-brown, giving your aquarium a warm, natural look. Its rapid growth and adaptability make Hygrophila angustifolia one of the most reliable background plants you can choose.

Benefits of Hygrophila Angustifolia

• Beautiful color change: Leaves change color underwater from green to reddish brown for a warm, natural effect.
• 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 prevent algae growth
• Perfect for background: Can grow up to 30cm tall and forms a beautiful green to reddish brown background.
• 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

Care & Placement

Hygrophila angustifolia 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 intensify the reddish-brown color. 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 reddish-brown hues that contrast beautifully with green plants. 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 (recommended for best color)
• 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
• Other name: Hygrophila Corymbosa 'Angustifolia'

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