{"product_id":"water-wisteria","title":"Water Wisteria | Hygrophila difformis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater Wisteria is a hardy, fast-growing favourite prized for its lacy, deeply cut leaves and bright fresh-green colour. It is one of the easiest ways to add living green to a community tank and undemanding in moderate light. Supplied as a clean, lab-grown tissue-culture cup — pest-, snail- and algae-free, and ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHygrophila difformis is native to South and South-East Asia — India, Thailand, Malaysia and neighbouring regions — growing in marshes, ditches and slow streams that flood seasonally, so it lives both emersed and submerged. In the aquarium it adapts to a wide range of conditions; brighter light simply produces finer, more finely divided leaves and denser growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubmerged leaves are the signature feature — light green and deeply lobed into a delicate, fern-like lace; emersed growth is simpler and more oak-like. Stems reach roughly 20–50 cm tall and up to 25 cm across. Being a tissue-culture portion, expect small young shoots that may reshape their leaves as they convert to submerged growth, then grow away quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground to background plant, effective in a group where the lacy foliage forms a soft, airy mass. Plant stems a couple of centimetres apart and trim by topping; the cuttings replant easily to build a fuller stand. It can also be left to float, where it grows lush and offers cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the nutrient gel from the roots, divide the culture into small clumps and plant each in the substrate. Propagate by cutting healthy tops and replanting them, or simply let side shoots develop and separate them once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrows in low light but is finer and more compact under moderate to bright light, becoming leggy if too dim. CO2 is not required — a well-stocked tank often supplies enough — though it speeds growth. Feed mainly through the water column with a liquid fertiliser. Comfortable at 22–28 °C in soft to moderately hard, near-neutral water. Growth is fast. It is prone to melting when first introduced, so do not be alarmed by early leaf loss; healthy new growth follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHygrophila difformis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Wisteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth \u0026amp; South-East Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background (or floating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard (3–15 °dGH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (top and replant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, community aquariums, low-tech tanks, fry cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent with peaceful community fish, tetras, rasboras, livebearers, gouramis, shrimp and snails; floating clumps make good fry and shrimp cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfish, silver dollars and larger cichlids will graze the soft, lacy leaves quickly. Avoid overdosing liquid carbon, which can trigger melting in newly planted stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234095055139,"sku":"AA2947","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/water-wisteria-43078099665187-v2.webp?v=1790321589","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/water-wisteria","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}