Hygrophila lancea 'Chai'
Hygrophila lancea 'Chai' is a stem plant suited to foreground and midground planting.
Foreground, MidgroundStem plant
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Planting & care
- PlacementForeground, Midground
- GrowthStem plant
- LightHigh
- CO2Required
- Height5–15 cm (2–5.9")
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Light
- High
- CO₂
- Required
- Temperature
- 15–28°C (59–82°F)
- Placement
- Foreground, Midground
- Growth type
- Stem plant
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 5–15 cm (2–5.9")
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 15–28°C (59–82°F)
- pH
- 5–7.2
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–7 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 20–40 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Color
- Red, Green
Grow it successfully
What you’ll need to grow Hygrophila lancea 'Chai'
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
For best results, keep the plant's documented lighting, CO₂ and nutrient needs in balance.
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Hygrophila
