Aquarium plant

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 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
High
CO₂
Required
Temperature
15–28 °C
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 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
15–28 °C
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

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Acanthaceae
Genus
Hygrophila

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