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Hyptis lorentziana

Hyptis lorentziana
Hyptis lorentziana
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Hyptis lorentziana
Hyptis lorentziana

Usage: Accent (red), Background, Midground
Difficulty: medium
Growth: fast
Light: high 
Temperature tolerance: 18-30 °C
Carbon dioxide (CO2): 20-40 mg/l
Nitrate (NO3-): 10-50 mg/l
Phosphate (PO43-): 0.1-3 mg/l
Potassium (K+): 5-30 mg/l
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5 mg/l
Growth: fast
Propagation: Cuttings

Hyptis lorentziana has been called "Hemigraphis traian" almost as long as it has been known in the hobby. However, characteristics of its flowers prove that it does not belong to the genus Hemigraphis and not to the family of Acanthaceae, but to the family of labiates (Lamiaceae). Only recently (in late 2009) it was identified as Hyptis lorentziana.

It has been imported from the Manaus area (Brazil), but is quite widely spread in South America (Venezuela to Uruguay and Argentine), and it is far more common in the southern parts of its area of distribution. It grown on the edges of ponds and other wet areas that are inundated regularly. In cultivation it grows to a moderate height, on its natural locations it may reach a height of approx. 2 m, and its rich inflorescence attracts a great number of bees.

Unfortunately, Hyptis lorentziana is hardly available in trade these days, which makes it a rare aquarium plant. However, there is a growing number of hobbyists around the world who cultivate and propagate this beautiful plant and thus hopefully make it more readily available in the future. In Europe, though, H. lorentziana is hardly known as aquarium plant at all - yet.

Under ideal growing conditions its petiolate leaves are of a deep red and grow in pairs along the stem. In the leaf axils, lateral shoots are formed. H. lorentziana does well under almost any water parameters, however, it needs strong lighting, CO2 injection and a regular supply of nutrients if you want it to display its beautiful purple-red colour. A nitrate level of around 10 mg/l contributes to intensive colours. In addition, phosphate ought to be a constant 1-2 mg/l. Under these conditions, H. lorentziana will grow strongly.

Like other stem plants, H. lorentziana can be propagated through cuttings. These should be taken with a sharp pair of scissors directly above a leaf pair, around 8 to 10 cm over the ground. In addition, this procedure enhances lateral shoot formation on the old stem you can leave in the ground.

Its striking colour makes H. lorentziana a highly suitable accent plant for the background of a layout. Its large purple-red leaves contrast beautifully against the manifold finer-leaved green plants available in the hobby.

Hyptis lorentziana
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  • Weight: 0.02kg
  • SKU: 17-04A-033
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