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Hygrophila Lancea Mini
Hygrophila lancea
Also known as Mini Lancea, Hygrophila Mini
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Lamiales›Acanthaceae
Variety of Hygrophila lancea · mini
📍 Cultivar
An ultra-compact cultivar of H. lancea that stays exceptionally small — typically under 5 cm (2.0 in) — making it one of the few true foreground stem plants. Leaves are tiny, needle-like, and can blush red or pink under strong lighting and good CO2. Ideal for nano tanks and detailed foreground work in competitive aquascapes.
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Compatible Livestock
Peaceful invertebrates that graze algae without damaging delicate foliage; enhance nutrient cycling
Small, gentle algae-eaters that won't uproot or damage fine-leaved foreground plants
Tiny, peaceful fish that occupy mid-water column and won't disturb planted substrate
Complementary foreground plant with similar care requirements and compact growth habit
Low-light tolerant companion plant that pairs well in detailed foreground scapes
Larger shrimp that controls algae effectively without damaging delicate plant structure
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency (Iron/Macronutrient)
Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of red coloration despite adequate lighting
Increase liquid fertilizer dosing; perform water tests to identify specific deficiencies; consider all-in-one fertilizers or specialized iron supplements
Algae Overgrowth (Green Spot/Hair Algae)
Green film or thread-like growth on leaves and stems, reduced light penetration to plant tissue
Increase water changes (25-30% weekly), reduce photoperiod to 8-10 hours, add algae-eating shrimp or fish, improve CO2 distribution
Melting (Tissue Decay)
Leaves become translucent, mushy, or dissolve; typically occurs after major water parameter changes
Maintain stable pH (6.0-7.2), temperature, and CO2 levels; perform gradual acclimation; remove affected tissue; ensure adequate water circulation
Poor Growth/Stunting
Minimal new leaf development, weak stems, failure to reach expected height despite adequate light
Verify CO2 injection (30-40 ppm), check lighting intensity (high light required), ensure substrate contains nutrients, test water parameters for imbalances
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Quick Facts
- pH
- 6.0–7.2
- CO2
- required
- light
- high
- height
- 3–7 cm (1.2–2.8 in)
- placement
- foreground
- propagation
- stem cuttings
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- hardness
- 2–12 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.
Temperature
72–82°F
22–28°C