Water Wisteria

Water Wisteria: Hygrophila difformis offers fern-like leaves for rooted or floating freshwater layouts.

Water Wisteria (Hygrophila Difformis)  is a popular plant in the hobby as it is an easy to grow stem plant that does well in medium to low lighting. Water Wisteria can be either planted in substrate or floated. Its unique fern-like shaped leaves are great for providing a different element in a planted tank and is also great to provide cover for shrimp or small fish. Definitely one of our favorite aquarium plants because of its versatility. 

We sell these plants in lead bunches. Please remove Styrofoam surrounding the roots of the plant prior to planting in to substrate.

Skill Level: Easy

Light: Medium Light

Requires CO2: No

Before adding to your aquarium

Remove the shipping packaging and any pot, planting wool, or weights as appropriate. Rinse and inspect the plant, and quarantine new plants separately before introduction. Choose planting depth and substrate for the species. Keep rooted crowns and bulbs from being buried too deeply, and remove damaged leaves during establishment.

For an axolotl setup, maintain the animal’s cool-water conditions and gentle lighting. Growth may be slower. Choose planting materials appropriate for an amphibian aquarium. The general plant-growing suggestions above are not treatment instructions for axolotl tanks; avoid adding plant fertilizers or injected CO₂ to an axolotl setup without appropriate specialist guidance.

Shipping and natural variation

Supplied and shipped by Shrimpy Business through Shopify Collective. Plants may arrive separately from axolotls and other store items. Size, shape, and coloration vary naturally; choose the available size or portion shown in the product options.

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Related supplies and guides

browse stem and rooted plants or read our guide to choosing plants for axolotl and freshwater tanks.