Tissue Culture Cup Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia' sp. 'Chai'

Hygrophila sp. 'Chai' is a stunning and highly sought-after stem plant that has taken the aquascaping world by storm. Its deeply serrated, ruffled leaves display a spectacular range of colours — from bright green at the base to vivid orange, pink, red, and deep burgundy at the growing tips — creating a dramatic, multi-toned effect that few other plants can match. A true collector's plant that makes an immediate visual impact in any planted aquarium.

Plant Details

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Placement: Midground to Background
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Lighting: Medium to High
• CO₂: Recommended for best colour
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5

Why Tissue Culture?

Our tissue culture plants are grown in sterile laboratory conditions, meaning they arrive:

• Free from pesticides and harmful chemicals
• Free from snails, planarians, and pest algae
• Free from pathogens and parasites
• No rock wool to remove — just rinse and plant

Tips for Success

Hygrophila sp. 'Chai' produces its most spectacular colouration under medium to high lighting with CO₂ injection and a comprehensive fertiliser regime rich in iron and micronutrients. Plant in groups for maximum visual impact and trim regularly, replanting tops to encourage bushy, dense growth. The deeply ruffled leaf texture is best appreciated when the plant is given space to develop fully. A standout specimen plant that will draw the eye in any aquascape.