{"product_id":"hygrophila-chia-tissue-culture-100-pest-free","title":"Hygrophila Chia - Tissue Culture - 100% Pest Free","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHygrophila Chia – Tissue Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a unique touch of texture and vibrant greenery to your aquascape with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHygrophila Chia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an unusual aquatic plant prized for its compact growth and dense, finely textured foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional Hygrophila varieties, Hygrophila Chia features small, closely arranged leaves that create a lush, bushy appearance. Its distinctive growth pattern makes it an excellent choice for adding texture and visual interest to planted aquariums, particularly in detailed nature-style aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith regular trimming and suitable growing conditions, this plant can develop into attractive, compact clusters that complement rocks, driftwood, and other aquatic plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique Appearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small, densely arranged leaves create a distinctive, textured appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal for detailed aquascapes and smaller planted tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant Green Colouration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds fresh, natural greenery to any aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquascaping Versatility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for foreground accents and midground groupings, depending on trimming and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTissue Culture Grown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cultivated in a sterile laboratory environment, free from snails, algae, and unwanted hitchhikers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recommended for optimal growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate (depending on conditions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Foreground to midground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTissue Culture Planting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully remove the plant from its tissue culture container and rinse away all nutrient gel using clean water. Gently separate the plant into smaller portions and plant them into your aquarium substrate using aquascaping tweezers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide adequate lighting, nutrients, and stable water parameters to encourage healthy establishment and new submerged growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with many aquatic plants, Hygrophila Chia may undergo a short adjustment period after planting. 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