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Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis) is a beautiful and versatile aquatic plant featuring delicate, finely-divided leaves that create lush, feathery texture in any aquascape. This fast-growing species is renowned for its adaptability and ease of care, making it an ideal choice for beginners while remaining popular with experienced aquascapers. With its ability to grow both rooted in substrate and as a floating plant, it offers exceptional versatility for various aquascaping applications.
Water Wisteria is one of the most forgiving and versatile aquarium plants available, making it perfect for beginners or anyone seeking reliable, fast-growing greenery. Plant in groups of 3-5 stems in nutrient-rich substrate to create lush, feathery backgrounds that add depth and movement to your aquascape. The finely-divided leaves develop best under moderate lighting - under lower light, the leaves may be less divided and more compact.
This plant thrives in low to medium light and doesn't require CO2 injection, though supplementation will enhance growth rate and leaf division. The fast growth rate makes it excellent for new aquarium setups, as it quickly absorbs excess nutrients and helps prevent algae establishment. Water Wisteria is extremely adaptable and can tolerate a wide range of water parameters. It can be grown rooted in substrate or left floating, where it develops extensive root systems that provide excellent shelter for fry and small fish. Regular trimming encourages bushier growth and prevents the plant from overshadowing other species. Propagation is effortless - the plant readily produces side shoots and adventitious plantlets on leaves that can be separated and replanted. This versatile plant works beautifully in nature aquariums, community tanks, and breeding setups.
All plants are shipped carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in excellent condition. Live plants may vary slightly in size and colour from photos. Portion size: 3-5 stems.
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All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.
Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.
Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days
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Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.
All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout
We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.
CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.
Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.
Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.