Water wisteria Hygrophila difformis

Broad leaves provide cover for fish and fry
Can be grown floating or planted in ground
Easy stem plant that grows quickly

Water wisteria is a hardy, fast-growing plant known for its ease of care and beautiful appearance. The leaves of water wisteria resemble those of water sprite because of their feathery leaf texture and bright green color. However, the leaves of water wisteria are a little more broad and sturdy, compared to water sprite’s more thin, lace-like leaf structure. Water wisteria is excellent for beginners can be grown either floating at the surface or planted in the substrate.

Directions/Specifications

Scientific Name: Hygrophila difformis
Native To: India
Skill Level: Easy
Placement: Background
Recommended Light: Low to Medium Light 10-35 PAR
CO₂ Requirement: none
Preferred Fertilizer: Ocean Six Grove liquid fertilizer and Root Tabs if planted in the ground
Propagation: Trim stems or side shoots and replant

***Being a natural product, sizes can vary from what is shown.***

Directions

1. Squeeze the pot to push out the plant and rock wool. If the roots are overgrown and tangled, you may need to trim them back a little to free the basket.
2. Split the rock wool in half, and take out the plant in the middle without damaging any roots.
3. If rock wool is stuck to the plant, use your fingers, a fork, or large tweezers to manually strip off as many pieces as possible.
4. Make sure to remove all the small, yellow fertilizer balls so that they won’t cause a nutrient spike in your aquarium. Wash off any remaining debris.

5. If you wish to use it as a floating plant, just place it in the tank and it will naturally float. If you wish to plant it in the ground, use planting tweezers or your fingers to plant it deeply, at least 2 to 3 inches into the ground, which means the substrate may cover some of the bottom leaves.
6. If the plant keeps popping out of the ground, try inserting the plant at an angle or wrap a plant weight at the bottom of the plant to keep it anchored. If the plant has no roots, some people will float it at the surface until it develops roots and then plant it into the substrate.

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