• Hygrophila Lancea Chai | Easy Grow Aquafleur
  • Hygrophila Lancea Chai | Easy Grow Aquafleur
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Hygrophila lancea Chai

Pink-variegated Hygrophila lancea for a colourful planted aquarium

Pink-variegated Hygrophila lancea for a colourful planted aquarium

Aquafleur

£7.99
£7.99
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Description

Hygrophila lancea 'Chai' is a variegated form of Hygrophila lancea. Its narrow leaves can develop strong pink colour with sufficient light, added CO2 and nutrients.

For the best colour and growth, provide consistent lighting, CO2 and fertilisation. Trim the stems regularly to encourage a bushy group, and replant healthy cuttings.

Supplied as an Easy Grow tissue culture cup. Rinse away the gel, divide into small portions and plant in the substrate.
Quick Facts

Common name:

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Growth rate: Medium pace

Grows up to: 15 cm

Pot size: 7 cm

Origin: Cultivated
Plant Sizes

The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.
WHAT TO EXPECT

Tissue cultured plants are supplied young and grown in a sterile environment, so they arrive free from snails, algae and pesticide residue. They may look smaller on arrival, but each cup contains multiple plantlets designed to be divided and planted out, where they establish quickly with minimal melt and grow into place.
Hygrophila Lancea Chai | Easy Grow Aquafleur

Product Details

1. Grown in a laboratory

Tissue Cultured Plants are unique in so much as they are grown in a laboratory and not a greenhouse. As a result of this, a cast iron guarantee is offered which is 100% so snails and no pesticides.

2. How to handle them

They're a bit different from potted plants because they're grown in an agae solution that contains nutrients and hormones to encrougage plants to grow. Some agar is liquid, others are more solid depending on what the growers prefers. Regardless once they arrive with you, acclimatise to room temperature and then rinse under luke warm tap water. Then plant up.

3. Pot sizes

Nearly all TC pots are 5cm in diameter and the pots will range in fullness depending on many factors such as the natural growth speed of the plant and the time the grower has held them for. Sometimes the pots are exceptionally full and sometimes not so full - something we cannot control. But either way, they're still really good value when you look at the overall plant mass.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

What makes the Chai cultivar different from standard Hygrophila lancea?

Chai is a variegated form of Hygrophila lancea. Its leaves can become intensely pink with suitable light, CO2 and nutrition.

Does it need CO2?

Added CO2 is recommended alongside good lighting and nutrients for the best growth and pink colour.

How do I maintain the compact habit?

Regular trimming is essential. Topping the stems and replanting cuttings encourages the plant to branch at the trim point, reinforcing its bushy, compact form.

What aquarium size is it suited to?

It works from 40 litres upward. Its compact size makes it a practical option for mid-sized aquariums where space is more limited.

Is it easy to keep?

For reliable colour and growth, choose it for a planted aquarium with suitable light, added CO2 and regular nutrition, rather than relying on basic low-tech care.

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  • Hygrophila Lancea Chai | Easy Grow Aquafleur
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Hygrophila lancea Chai

Pink-variegated Hygrophila lancea for a colourful planted aquarium

Average care Shrimp safe Bright light CO2 recommended
£7.99
£7.99
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Hygrophila Lancea Chai | Easy Grow Aquafleur

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About this plant

Hygrophila lancea 'Chai' is a variegated form of Hygrophila lancea. Its narrow leaves can develop strong pink colour with sufficient light, added CO2 and nutrients.

For the best colour and growth, provide consistent lighting, CO2 and fertilisation. Trim the stems regularly to encourage a bushy group, and replant healthy cuttings.

Supplied as an Easy Grow tissue culture cup. Rinse away the gel, divide into small portions and plant in the substrate.

Product FAQs

What makes the Chai cultivar different from standard Hygrophila lancea?

Chai is a variegated form of Hygrophila lancea. Its leaves can become intensely pink with suitable light, CO2 and nutrition.

Does it need CO2?

Added CO2 is recommended alongside good lighting and nutrients for the best growth and pink colour.

How do I maintain the compact habit?

Regular trimming is essential. Topping the stems and replanting cuttings encourages the plant to branch at the trim point, reinforcing its bushy, compact form.

What aquarium size is it suited to?

It works from 40 litres upward. Its compact size makes it a practical option for mid-sized aquariums where space is more limited.

Is it easy to keep?

For reliable colour and growth, choose it for a planted aquarium with suitable light, added CO2 and regular nutrition, rather than relying on basic low-tech care.