Hygrophila Pink Chai in Vitro Culture® – Striking Pink-Stemmed Aquarium Plant for Bold Aquascapes

Hygrophila lancea 'Pink Chai', commonly known as Hygrophila Pink Chai, is a visually striking and relatively new addition to the aquarium hobby. Known for its intense pink to reddish stems and elongated, narrow green leaves, this unique species adds a pop of color and modern elegance to midground or background layouts. Under the right conditions, its bold hues offer stunning contrast against traditional green foliage, making it a favorite for color-focused or Dutch-style aquascapes.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, each portion includes multiple pest-free, lab-grown plantlets, cultivated using Tissue Culture Technology. This clean propagation process guarantees a healthy start that’s free from snails, algae, pesticides, and pathogens—ideal for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and high-end planted layouts.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Hygrophila lancea 'Pink Chai'

• Common Name: Hygrophila Pink Chai

• Leaf Shape: Long, narrow leaves with smooth edges

• Coloration: Green leaves with vivid pink to red stems

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple plantlets

• Placement: Midground to background

• Growth Rate: Medium to fast

• Difficulty Level: Moderate – benefits from stable care

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high (required for rich stem coloration)

• CO₂: Recommended for dense growth and vibrant color

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil or root tabs encouraged

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.2 | Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• Trimming: Frequent pruning encourages bushier, more compact growth

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Free from Snails, Algae, Pesticides, and Pathogens

• Sterile & Sustainable: Ideal for shrimp tanks and sensitive aquascapes

• Long Shelf Life: Store under light before use

• Easy Planting: Rinse, separate, and plant using aquascaping tweezers

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Color Accent: Adds a striking splash of pink and red to planted layouts

• Great Contrast: Pairs well with green stem plants and background species

• Midground Filler: Adds vertical structure and visual movement

• Safe & Clean: Perfect for high-end and livestock-sensitive aquascapes

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing multiple Hygrophila Pink Chai plantlets, ready for rinsing, acclimation, and planting.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are sample representations. Actual coloration may vary depending on light intensity, CO₂, and nutrients. Growth form may differ during emersed-to-submerged transition.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.