Hygrophila lancea Çhai’ is an extremely rare and highly coveted pink mutation of the classic Hygrophila lancea ‘Araguaia’.  Originating as a specialised tissue-culture mutation in Singapore, this collector plant features narrow elongated leaves with olive red bases and intense pastel pink margins and tips, making it a prized midground focal point in high-tech aquascaping.

This mutation needs special conditions and should be planted in a mature clean tank – excessive organic waste causes it to melt very easily. Good gas exchange is essential – this means running water, good oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. For this reason some people find success floating it in the first week to get some root growth; some of the TC samples can be very short, making it difficult to plant. It also seems to prefer quite a lot of light.  During the growth stage it is very slow growing and will be shaded/overcrowded by surrounding plants. Hygrophila sp. chai will grow more prostrate if the surrounding area is cleared.

NOTE: We advise you to wash away the media around the root zone of the aquatic plant with chlorine free water so as the prevent mildew and algae in the aquarium. (The media contains abundant nutrients).