Dennerle Plants Hygrophila Lancea 'Chai'

Dennerle Plants Hygrophila Lancea ‘Chai’ is an extraordinary aquarium plant with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and an intense pink color. Thanks to its striking color, it is ideal as a special focal point in the midground or as an accent plant in the foreground. Especially in detailed aquascapes, this Hygrophila creates a very attractive contrast to green ground covers, mosses, and dark hardscape.

The plant grows compactly and remains easy to manage, reaching a height of up to 30 cm. As a result, Hygrophila lancea ‘Chai’ is not only suitable for larger planted aquariums but also fits very well in smaller aquariums and finely structured layouts. It develops its intense coloration particularly well under stronger lighting, clearly displaying its characteristic pink to fuchsia hue.

For sustained, beautiful growth, Hygrophila lancea ‘Chai’ requires good lighting conditions, an adequate supply of nutrients, and CO2 fertilization. According to Dennerle Plants, its CO2 requirements are high. Propagation occurs via apical cuttings and lateral shoots. As an in vitro plant, it is free of algae, snails, and unwanted accompanying organisms and can be placed directly into the aquarium after removing the nutrient medium. Dennerle Plants Hygrophila lancea ‘Chai’ is a special plant for aquascapers who want to add specific color and fine texture to their layout. With its compact growth habit and intense coloration, it is ideal for high-quality planted aquariums where an exceptional accent plant is sought.

Position in Aquarium:	Midground
Light Requirement:	medium
CO2 Requirement:	viel mg/l
Growth Height:	bis 30
Temeperature Range:	20-28 ℃
Hardness Range:	soft
pH Range:	5-8
Origin:	Südasien
Difficulty:	advanced
Growth Rate:	medium