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Water Wisteria

Hygrophila difformis · family Acanthaceae

Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis) — aquarium plant
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Light
Medium
CO₂
Not required
Temperature
22–28 °C
pH
6–8
Hardness
2–20 °dGH
Growth rate
Fast
Height
up to 50 cm
Placement
Background
Root feeder
No

Pros and cons

  • Striking dissected leaf shape
  • Adapts quickly to a new tank
  • Propagates from leaf shoots
  • Heavy nitrate consumer
  • Needs medium or bright light to keep its decorative shape
  • Prone to potassium deficiency — yellows

Description

Leaf shape changes with conditions: submerged — dissected 'fern-like'; emersed — rounded. A classic ornamental background plant.

Care

Medium light, no CO₂ needed. Under weak light heterophylly is lost and leaves become plain ovals.

FAQ

Почему синема стала с цельными листьями?
Низкий свет или эмерсная форма (если плавает над водой). Усильте свет — листья снова станут рассечёнными.
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Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Hygrophila difformis · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22