Water Wisteria is a stunning, fast-growing stem plant native to Southeast Asia that is celebrated for its lush, deeply lobed bright green leaves. As it establishes itself in the aquarium, its fern-like foliage provides fantastic texture and dense cover, making it a favorite refuge for shrimp, fry, and shy fish. Highly adaptable and forgiving, it excels at absorbing excess nutrients from the water column to help outcompete algae while thriving in a wide range of lighting and substrate conditions.
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Scientific Name |
Hygrophila difformis |
| Care Level |
Easy |
| Temperament |
Peaceful / Plant |
| Diet |
Aquatic Plant (Root tabs, liquid fertilizers, and moderate lighting) |
| Min. Tank Size |
40 Litres / 10 Gallons |
| Max. Size |
Up to 50 cm in height / 30 cm in spread |
| Water Conditions |
22°C – 28°C, pH 6.0 – 7.5, soft to moderately hard water |