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Water Wisteria
Hygrophila difformis
Family: Acanthaceae
📍 Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia
Famous for its deeply pinnate, fern-like leaves that look remarkably intricate yet require almost no effort. A true beginner's showpiece — grows rapidly, outcompetes algae, and can be planted or left floating. Leaf shape changes dramatically depending on light intensity.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- CO2
- not required
- light
- low–high
- height
- 20–50 cm
- placement
- mid-background
- propagation
- stem cuttings, plantlets
- temperature
- 72–86°F (22–30°C)
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Temperature
72–86°F
22–30°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
77°F — 82°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Apr high)
Stats
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