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Starhorn / Hygrophila auriculata
Hygrophila auriculata
Family: Acanthaceae
📍 Africa, South Asia
Distinctive for the sharp, spine-like stipules at each node that give it a starfish or thorny appearance. The leaves are narrow and light green. While not commonly seen in the trade, it creates a striking architectural element in natural-style aquascapes.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- CO2
- beneficial
- light
- medium–high
- height
- 20–50 cm
- placement
- background
- propagation
- stem cuttings
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
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Temperature
72–82°F
22–28°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
73°F — 81°F seasonal range · (Jan low, May high)
Stats
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