Water Wisteria

Name

• Scientific Name: Hygrophila difformis

• Common Names: Water Wisteria, Water Violet

Characteristics

• Appearance: Bright green, deeply lobed, lace-like foliage; leaf shape varies based on conditions (heterophylla).

• Size & Placement: Grows 12–20+ inches (30–50+ cm) tall; best suited for background placement.

• Care Level: Very easy and hardy—ideal for beginners and new aquariums

Temperature

• Ideal Range: 70°F – 82°F (21°C – 28°C)

• Note: Adapts well across standard tropical and subtropical conditions.

Lighting

• Requirement: Moderate to High

• Note: Stronger light encourages deeply dissected, lacy leaves; low light causes leaves to grow broader and less segmented.

CO2: Not Required.

Propagation

• Method: Stem Cuttings or Leaf Propagation

• How it works:

  1. Stem Cuttings: Trim any portion of a healthy stem and insert the cut end directly into the substrate.

  2. Leaf Propagation: Detached leaves floating near the surface will routinely sprout roots and a new plantlet from the leaf base.