Hygrophila Chai - In Vitro
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You will receive: 1 In Vitro cup — completely free of algae, snails, and pathogens. Ready to plant directly into any aquarium.
⚠️ Difficulty: Medium — Hygrophila Chai requires normal to high light and CO₂ for the most beautiful compact growth.
Hygrophila Chai is a compact stem plant from India with fine, decorative leaves. The plant remains relatively low (max. 25 cm), making it suitable for the foreground or midground. The In Vitro version is 100% sterile grown — ideal for shrimp tanks and sensitive aquariums.
🌿 Plant Specifications
| Placement | Foreground & midground |
| Max. height | ±25 cm |
| Light | Normal to high |
| CO₂ | 20–40 mg/l (recommended) |
| Temperature | 18–28°C |
| pH | 5.0–8.0 |
| KH | 2–12 |
| Origin | India — Asia |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Type | Stem plant |
| Propagation | By cuttings from tips |
| Difficulty | ⭐⭐ Medium |
| Suitable for nano | Yes |
✅ Advantages of In Vitro
- 100% free of algae, snails, and pathogens
- No quarantine needed — direct into the aquarium
- Ideal for shrimp and sensitive biotope aquariums
- More plant material per package than a standard pot
🚚 Delivery & Guarantee
- Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready to plant
- Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
- Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 working days
- Received dead? We will resolve this together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
- Free shipping from €59,-
✂️ Care
Gently rinse the culture gel under lukewarm water. Plant the stems in the foreground or midground. Prune regularly for a compact, branched plant. Liquid fertilizer like Sera Florena supports healthy growth.
Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
