Hygrophila Angustifolia Rubra 5cm Pot

🔥 Hygrophila angustifolia ‘Rubra’
Add bold height and striking colour contrast to your aquascape with the elegant Hygrophila angustifolia ‘Rubra’. This impressive stem plant features long, narrow leaves with beautiful reddish to bronze tones under good lighting, creating a natural focal point in the midground to background of planted tanks. Fast-growing and highly adaptable, it’s ideal for aquarists looking to build lush, vibrant aquascapes with strong vertical structure and excellent natural filtration benefits.

🌿 Why Choose Hygrophila angustifolia ‘Rubra’?
🍂 Stunning red-to-bronze tones under medium to high lighting
🌱 Tall, elegant stems perfect for background planting
💧 Fast-growing and excellent at nutrient absorption
🐠 Helps improve water quality by reducing excess nutrients
⭐ Great for creating depth and natural jungle-style layouts

When planted in groups, Hygrophila ‘Rubra’ forms dense, flowing stands that gently sway with water movement, adding both colour and motion to your aquarium.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Hygrophila angustifolia ‘Rubra’
📛 Common Name: Red Narrow Leaf Hygrophila
🏠 Tank Placement: Midground to background
🌡️ Temperature: 20–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
💡 Lighting: Medium to high (enhances red coloration)
🧪 Growth Rate: Fast
🧘 Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Hygrophila angustifolia ‘Rubra’ thrives in a wide range of freshwater setups and responds well to nutrient-rich water and regular trimming. CO₂ supplementation is not required but will enhance colour intensity and growth density.

🐠 Compatibility
Perfect for community planted aquariums. Works well with tetras, rasboras, livebearers, Corydoras, shrimp, and other peaceful species. Also provides excellent cover and spawning areas for smaller fish and fry.

Important Notes
Regular trimming helps maintain shape and encourages bushier growth. Lower light conditions may result in greener leaves rather than deep red tones. Planting in bunches creates the best visual impact.

Hygrophila angustifolia ‘Rubra’ is an excellent choice for UK aquarists wanting a hardy, fast-growing stem plant that brings colour, structure, and natural balance to any freshwater aquascape.