Water Wisteria/Hygrophila Difformis

Common Name: Water Wisteria, Water Sprite

Wisteria is a popular, fast-growing stem plant that is extremely easy to care for and suitable for beginners. It can grow very tall but with frequent pruning, the plant can stay compact and low-growing. Stems can be cut and replanted for propagation.  

Notes:

• Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.
• Please be sure to remove this plant from its wrap. Remove the foam surrounding the roots and plant into a quality substrate. For instructions on how to properly prep “bunched“ aquarium plants, click here.
• CO2 injection will yield better growth.
• Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.

Family: Acanthaceae

Region: Asia

pH: 6-7.5

Care: Easy

Light: Low to Medium

Co2: Not required

Propagation: Cut lateral shoots

Growth rate: Fast