New tank fighting algae, or a background that needs filling in a hurry? Water Wisteria is the fix. It grows fast enough to outcompete algae for nutrients, needs no CO₂, and its lace-like foliage fills a background in weeks rather than months.
What You’ll Receive
Fresh, healthy Hygrophila Difformis (Water Wisteria) cultivated and prepared by Aquarium Plants Factory®, available in convenient planting formats:
- Fresh Cut Plants: Approximately 4+ loose, fresh-cut stems without roots.
- Fresh Cut Bunched: Approximately 4+ stems bundled with foam and a plant weight for easy placement.
- Fresh Cut Potted: About 4+ stems potted securely in a net pot with rockwool for stability and easy planting.
Plant Profile
- Common name — Water Wisteria
- Scientific name — Hygrophila difformis
- Also known as — Synnema triflorum (older name)
- Origin — Southeast Asia
- Placement — Midground to background
- Shipped size — Approx. 4+ fresh-cut stems, roughly 4-8 in
- Mature height — 10–20 in
- Suits — 10 gallons and up
- Growth rate — Fast
Care
- Difficulty — Beginner. One of the most forgiving stem plants sold
- Light — Low to medium is plenty; stronger light gives denser growth
- CO₂ — Not required! It grows quickly in a low-tech tank regardless
- Water — 68–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5
- Substrate — Required. Root and water column feeder
- Growth habit — Amphibious. Also grows emersed
- Propagation — Cuttings — trim and replant stem tops
Grower’s Notes
- Leaf shape changes with conditions, and it is not a fault. Emersed and low-light growth is broad and rounded; strong submersed light produces the fine lace-like leaves people buy it for. The plant you receive will not look like the plant you grow.
- Its speed is the point. In a newly cycled tank it soaks up ammonia and nitrate faster than algae can, which is why it is the classic new-tank plant.
- Trim it weekly once established, or it reaches the surface and shades everything beneath. Replant the tops — they root in days.
- Expect the first leaves to be discarded. Stems arrive grown emersed and drop that foliage as they convert; the fine submersed leaves follow within a fortnight.
- Also available as the variegated form, and as sterile Water Wisteria Vitro Culture.
Notes
- Photos are for reference; leaf shape and size vary considerably with lighting and growing conditions. Minor melt during acclimation is normal.
- Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.
Shipping Policy
At Aquarium Plants Factory, we carefully package and ship all orders to ensure plants and livestock arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
Order Processing Time
Most orders are processed within 1–2 business days after payment is received.
Orders placed on weekends or holidays will be processed on the next business day.
Orders containing out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder items may require additional handling time.
Once your order ships, tracking information will be sent to your email.
Shipping Schedule
Live Plants
Live plant orders ship Monday through Saturday when using United States Postal Service (USPS).
Most plant-only orders ship within 1–3 business days, excluding products that are out of stock, pre-order, or backorder.
Estimated USPS delivery time is 2–5 business days, depending on your location.
UPS Express Shipping
We offer the following UPS expedited shipping options:
UPS 2-Day Air®
Estimated delivery: 2 business days
Please note that UPS 2-Day Air® is not a guaranteed service in the event of carrier delays, weather disruptions, or operational issues.
UPS Next Day Air®
Estimated delivery: 1 business day
This service is guaranteed by UPS according to their service guarantee policies.
UPS expedited orders ship Monday through Wednesday only to ensure packages arrive within the same week and avoid weekend delays.
Please note that orders require 1–2 business days of handling time before shipment.
To help ensure same-week delivery, please place UPS orders on or before Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT).
Live Animals Shipping
Live animal orders ship Monday through Wednesday only.
This schedule ensures animals arrive within the same week and do not remain in transit over the weekend.
Handling time for live animal orders typically ranges from 1–5 business days, depending on:
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Weather conditions
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Livestock health
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Shipping destination
Tracking information will be emailed once the order has been shipped.
Free Shipping
We offer Free Shipping on eligible orders over $150 within the contiguous United States.
Estimated delivery time for free shipping orders is 2–5 business days.
If your order contains both live plants and live animals, the shipment may be combined and the appropriate shipping rate will be shown at checkout.
Free Shipping is not available for customers located in:
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Alaska
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Hawaii
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Puerto Rico
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Guam
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U.S. Virgin Islands
Customers in these locations must select Expedited or Express shipping options at checkout.
Delivery Time Estimates
Delivery times shown at checkout are estimates provided by the shipping carrier.
While we work hard to ship orders quickly, delivery times may vary due to factors outside of our control, including:
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Weather conditions
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Carrier delays
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High shipping volumes
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Transportation disruptions
Aquarium Plants Factory is not responsible for shipping delays caused by the carrier.
Delayed or Lost Packages
Occasionally, shipments may take longer than expected.
A package is considered lost only after 15 business days (approximately 3 weeks) from the ship date.
If a package is confirmed lost by the carrier, we may offer a 50/50 replacement, meaning:
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Aquarium Plants Factory covers 50% of the replacement cost
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The customer covers 50% plus shipping
Address Accuracy
Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate shipping address when placing an order.
Please ensure that your address is correct when using payment methods such as:
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Credit / Debit Card
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PayPal
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Apple Pay
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Google Pay
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Amazon Pay
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Shopify Pay
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AliPay
Orders returned due to:
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Incorrect address
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Refused delivery
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Failed delivery attempts
may not be eligible for a refund.
Order Cancellations
If you need to cancel an order, please contact us as soon as possible.
Orders can only be canceled before they have been shipped.
Once an order has been shipped, it can no longer be canceled.
Returns
Due to the sensitive nature of live goods, all sales are final.
We do not accept returns or exchanges for:
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Live plants
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Live animals
For any shipping questions, please contact us before placing your order.
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WHAT WE GUARANTEE
24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours. Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.
- Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com
- Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.
Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.
It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.
Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.
WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE
Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.
However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
- Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
- We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
- We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
- Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.
Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.
Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.
Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.
Customers praised this aquatic plant for "explosive growth" and being "very easy to grow." Fish enjoy hiding among the stems. Shoppers highlighted "super healthy" plants with fast delivery and impressive packaging. Some noted receiving fewer stems than expected or advertised. One negative review mentioned snails and unresponsive customer service.
- Explosive growth & very easy to grow.
- Fish love this plant.
- High quality, fast shipping and stems were much longer than expected.
J
Ordered these from Aquariumplantsfactory a couple of years back & was more than satisfied with the results. Explosive growth & very easy to grow.
M
I bought to set up a 20 tall. Very good size and number of stems. I was able to use in one of 10 gallons as I had extra.
J
Plants arrived quickly and in very healthy condition. Placed them in my new 30 gallon tank to be cycled. They have already begun to root and remain green. Will definitely order from this company again.
J
This plant reminds me of cilantro for some reason. My fish loves to hide in this plant and sleep on the leaves. I see him mostly chilling on this plant.
G
My Hygrophila Difformis aka Water Wisteria is planted around the driftwood in the center of my tank. All the plants in my 55g tank are from Aquarium Plants Factory and as you can see, they've all grown SO much since I received them! (For reference, I don't use CO2 and they've still done extremely well!) And maybe I lucked out, but all the plants were/are snail free!
L
I received a generous portion of what turned out to be some very healthy wisteria stems. I have planted some, and tied some to suction cups to float and provide some shade to my anubias. I have nothing but great things to say about my experience with this company. Anyone who has ever ordered plants or livestock online knows that there is always a big possibility for issues. The plants were nice and healthy to begin with and great care was taken to package and ship them. I haven't seen a single hitch hiker on any of my plants and they are all settling in nicely. I will be a returning customer for sure. Had there been an issue, I have a feeling that it would have been resolved immediately.
D
Fish love this plant. I have the stems in groups of two or three separated a little bit in the from corner of my tank. When the fish swim and hide among the stems, it's nice I can see all the action. Nice green addition to the tank.
M
Not as impressive as the other plants I got from them.
Ordered 1 bunch of these. It only had 3 stems. I was expecting more as the title says 4+.
They were in good shape and about 6” tall.
J
Great plant i love it
R
This was my first order with APF; but not my last. I was impressed with the quality and size of the plants. The packaging was just as impressive - no shortcuts taken. If you are looking at this post; stop, and place your order because you won't be disappointed.
S
Did not get as many stalks as shown in the picture but was very pleased with the condition and packaging. I plan on ordering more soon.
S
Everything arrived so nicely and looked just like what I was expecting!
E
Hygrophila Difformis
J
Super healthy fast delivery
C
Doing well.
J
So far so good
A
Terrible
R
They looked great when I got them. Now they won't stop growing! Got some bonus variegated ones too. Great plant.
B
All stem arrived super healthy. I got the buy 2 get 1 deal. And wow! I got a load of stems. Plenty to really fill in the background of my tank.
R
It was an awesome experience, plants came quick and in great shape.
Already setting up my next order
D
Easy plant and adds nice greenery to my tank
H
High quality, fast shipping and stems were much longer than expected.
D
I absolutely love this plant...the plants were very healthy when they arrived and in much better shape than I had anticipated. I would recommend this product and this site for plant purchases.
C
Arrived very healthy and appropriately packaged
A
Fast shipping, healthy plants! Will be doing business in the future. Thank you!
L
Received very generous amount of exceptionally healthy, lush water wisteria. Thick, hardy stems on all plants. Extremely satisfied with the plants I received.
b
I bought three bunches of the water wisteria, and planted them in eco complete. I had a hard time getting them to stay planted because the substrate is slow light. I gave up trying to keep them down, so any that have popped up are left floating while they grow roots. I've seen at least a couple of fry hiding for safety in both the planted and floating ww.
m
My plants had snails and now so does my tank. Contacted customer service with no response
S
This is my second time buying plans from them very happy with it, very good quality and will be ordering again.
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