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Hygrophila guianensis

A Neotropical marsh herb of the acanthus family, widespread from southern Mexico to northern Argentina and grown both emergent and as an aquarium stem plant. It wants warm water or wet soil and strong light; in an aquarium it is fast and undemanding once light is adequate.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodAquatic

Where it grows wild

Amphibious herb of marshes, ditches, pond and river margins in open lowland and foothill country; grows rooted in wet mud and tolerates seasonal submersion. Habitat details follow the genus, as little is published for this species.

Recorded 0–1825 m, median 675 m; most records are lowland wetlands of Paraguay and northern Argentina.

ParaguayArgentinaBrazilColombiaVenezuelaEcuadorPeruGuyanaBoliviaSurinameCentral AmericaSoutheast Mexico

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.