Hyptis Lorentziana, commonly known as Purple Mint, is a rare and captivating aquarium plant known for its vibrant purple-red leaves. This plant is ideal for adding a unique touch of color to the background areas in your aquarium, making it a favorite among aquascaping enthusiasts who seek rare and exotic flora.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Hyptis Lorentziana
• Common Name: Purple Mint
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Leaf Color: Deep purple-red
• Growth Form: Moderate height with bushy growth

Unique Characteristics

Hyptis Lorentziana has been a subject of intrigue in the aquatic plant hobby. It was originally called "Hemigraphis traian" but was correctly identified in late 2009 as belonging to the family Lamiaceae. Native to South America, it thrives on the edges of ponds and wet areas, growing up to 2 meters tall in natural settings. This plant is rare in trade but is gaining popularity among hobbyists worldwide.

Ideal Conditions

To ensure the best growth and vibrant color for Hyptis Lorentziana, provide the following conditions:

• Light: Strong lighting required
• CO2: Beneficial for optimal growth
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred
• Water Temperature: 20-28°C (68-82°F)
• pH Range: 6.0-7.5
• Nitrate Level: Around 10 mg/l
• Phosphate Level: 1-2 mg/l

Care and Maintenance

This plant is relatively easy to care for and is suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists:

• Lighting: Ensure strong light levels to maintain its vibrant purple-red coloration.
• CO2 Injection: Regular CO2 supplementation can enhance growth and color intensity.
• Trimming: Regular trimming helps maintain its form and encourages bushier growth.
• Fertilization: Regular fertilization supports vibrant growth and overall health.

Aquascaping Uses

Hyptis Lorentziana is versatile and can be used in various ways:

• Background Plant: Ideal for adding a unique touch of purple-red to the background area.
• Accent Plant: Its intense color makes it an excellent focal point in aquascapes.

The large purple-red leaves of Hyptis Lorentziana provide excellent contrast and visual interest, making it a great choice for both Dutch and Nature-style aquascapes.

Propagation

Propagation of Hyptis Lorentziana is straightforward. This plant propagates through stem cuttings. Cut a healthy stem directly above a leaf pair, around 8 to 10 cm above the ground, and replant it in the substrate. This encourages new growth and lateral shoot formation.

Hyptis Lorentziana is a must-have for any aquarist looking to enhance their aquarium with a vibrant and eye-catching plant. Its stunning purple-red leaves, moderate growth, and easy maintenance make it a standout choice for creating a beautiful, natural underwater landscape.

 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.