- Stem plant
- Easy
- Low–medium light
- CO₂: not needed
Water wisteria
Hygrophila difformis
Easy stem plant for low and medium light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the midground and background. Growth is fast, and it is rated easy to keep.
Cross-referenced · 4 sources · Reviewed Oct 3, 2026
At a glance
- Plant type
- Stem plant Midground, Background
- Light
- Low, Medium
- CO₂
- Not needed
- Difficulty
- Easy Growth rate: Fast
- Height
- 8–20 in (20–51 cm)
- Water
- Not recorded pH 6–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Cuttings, Side shoots
- Botanical name
- Hygrophila difformis
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to Asia
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyPrices checked Nov 14, 2026.
All photos
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Hygrophila difformis submerged stems with finely divided pale green leaves -
Hygrophila difformis dense submerged growth of finely divided leaves
Questions
Does Water wisteria need strong light?
Water wisteria grows in low or medium light.
Does Water wisteria need CO₂?
No. Water wisteria grows without added CO₂.
Where does Water wisteria go in the tank?
Water wisteria is used in the midground and background.
