What water parameters does a Water Wisteria need?

Water Wisteria does best at 22–28 °C (71.6–82.4 °F), pH 6.5–7.5 and a general hardness of 2–18 °dGH.

Where should Water Wisteria be placed in the aquarium?

Water Wisteria works best at the back of the tank and reaches around 45 cm.

Is the Water Wisteria suitable for beginners?

Yes — Water Wisteria is one of the easier species to keep and forgives typical first-tank mistakes, as long as the aquarium is cycled and maintained.

Species library

Water Wisteria

Hygrophila difformis

Acanthaceae

PlantsDifficulty: ●●○○○Data: well-established

📷 Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized · Wikimedia Commons

Water Wisteria — Hygrophila difformis — 📷 Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized · Wikimedia Commons

About

Water wisteria is a fast-growing Southeast Asian stem plant known for its lacy, deeply cut leaves that vary with light and nutrient levels. It grows quickly enough to help suppress algae and can be planted in substrate or left floating, where it develops finer foliage. Undemanding and forgiving, it is a favourite background and midground plant for planted community tanks.

Care

Plant stems in substrate or float them, supply moderate light and column ferts, and trim tops to encourage bushy growth. Fast grower needing regular pruning.

Diet

Primarily a water-column feeder responsive to nitrate, phosphate and iron dosing; enriched substrate boosts its rapid growth.

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Frequently asked questions

What water parameters does a Water Wisteria need?: Water Wisteria does best at 22–28 °C (71.6–82.4 °F), pH 6.5–7.5 and a general hardness of 2–18 °dGH.
Where should Water Wisteria be placed in the aquarium?: Water Wisteria works best at the back of the tank and reaches around 45 cm.
Is the Water Wisteria suitable for beginners?: Yes — Water Wisteria is one of the easier species to keep and forgives typical first-tank mistakes, as long as the aquarium is cycled and maintained.

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Water & tank

Temperature22–28°C

Optimal temp.23–27°C

pH6.5–7.5

Hardness (GH)2–18°d

Carbonate (KH)2–15°d

Water typeFreshwater

FlowLow

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