Hygrophila difformis in Vitro Culture® – Fast-Growing Background Plant with Delicate, Feather-Like Foliage
Hygrophila difformis, commonly known as Water Wisteria, is a popular and fast-growing stem plant loved for its deeply divided, fern-like leaves that create a lush, flowing appearance in freshwater aquariums. Ideal for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike, this plant helps absorb excess nutrients, improves water quality, and provides excellent cover for fish and shrimp.
Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, Hygrophila difformis is grown using advanced Tissue Culture Technology to ensure a 100% algae-free, pest-free, and pesticide-free start—perfect for sensitive environments and shrimp tanks.
🌿 Key Features:
Scientific Name: Hygrophila difformis
Common Name: Water Wisteria
Leaf Color: Light to bright green with finely cut, feathery structure
Growth Form: Upright stem plant with bushy, spreading foliage
Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid
Placement: Midground to background
Growth Rate: Fast
Difficulty Level: Easy
💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:
Lighting: Low to high; adaptable but denser and brighter under stronger light
CO₂: Not required, but enhances growth and leaf form
Substrate: Grows in most substrates; root tabs or enriched soil encourage faster growth
Water Parameters: pH 6.5–7.5 | Temperature: 70–82°F (21–28°C)
Trimming & Propagation: Cut and replant stem tops to maintain shape and encourage bushiness
🌱 Additional Information:
Nutrient Substrate: Not Required
Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes
🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:
100% Clean Start: Free from algae, snails, and pathogens
Shrimp-Safe: No pesticides or chemicals
Extended Shelf Life: Store under light before planting
Ready to Plant: Rinse, separate, and place directly into substrate
🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:
Fast Filler: Quickly creates dense green coverage in background areas
Natural Shelter: Provides excellent hiding spaces for fish and shrimp
Versatile Look: Great for jungle-style, community, or educational aquariums
Water Quality Booster: Helps reduce algae by absorbing excess nutrients
📦 What You’ll Receive:
One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Hygrophila difformis plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
Photos are for reference only. Appearance may vary based on light, nutrients, and aquarium conditions. May experience minor melting during transition from tissue culture, but recovers quickly with proper care.
Scientific Name |
Hygrophila Difformis |
Synonyms |
Synnema Triflorum |
Common Name |
Water Wisteria |
Plant Type |
Stem plant |
Placement |
Midground, Background |
CO2 |
Not required |
Growth Rates |
Medium |
Difficulty Level |
Beginner |
Nutrient Substrate |
Required |
Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
Lighting Requirements |
Medium - High |
Return Policy: All sales are final
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.
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.
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.
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.
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