Buy Hyptis Laciniata for Aquarium

Hyptis Laciniata

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  • Secure checkout icon Submerged-Grown Quality Most plants grown submerged for stronger roots and instant success in your tank.
  • Flexible returns icon Healthy-Plant Guarantee If your plants don't arrive in perfect condition, we'll replace or refund them.
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Genus

Hyptis Laciniata is a low-maintenance yet stunning aquarium plant that adds a splash of color and natural beauty to any aquascape. This versatile plant is perfect for both beginner and experienced aquarists, offering vibrant coloration with minimal care requirements.

The leaves exhibit a beautiful gradient, transitioning from green to hues of orange or red, creating a dynamic and eye-catching focal point in your tank. Hyptis Laciniata thrives under medium lighting conditions and doesn't require CO₂ supplementation, making it an excellent choice for low-tech setups.

Key Features:

  • Beautiful color gradient from green to orange or red
  • Low-maintenance, perfect for beginners
  • No CO₂ required (optional for enhanced growth and density)
  • Versatile foreground to midground placement
  • Adapts to various water conditions
  • Provides natural shelter for small fish and shrimp

Care Requirements:

  • Light: Medium (50 PAR)
  • Temperature: 18-28°C (64-82°F)
  • pH: 6.0-7.5
  • Water Hardness: Prefers slightly softer water but tolerates harder conditions
  • CO₂: Not required (optional for enhanced growth)
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Placement: Foreground to Midground

Aquascaping Applications:

Hyptis Laciniata excels as a foreground to midground plant, creating vibrant color accents in your aquascape. The dense foliage provides natural hiding places for small fish and shrimp while improving water quality through oxygenation. Plant in groups for maximum visual impact. The color gradient becomes more pronounced under optimal lighting, making it perfect for adding dynamic focal points to planted tanks without the complexity of high-tech setups.

Portion Size: 3-5 stems

Note: As a living plant, Hyptis Laciniata requires separate handling and shipping considerations. Please review our shipping policy for plant-specific delivery information.

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All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.

Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.

Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days

Questions? accounts@schoolofscape.com.au

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FAQs

Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.

All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout

We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.

CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.

Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.

Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.