🌿 Hygrophila Odora – Narrow-Leaf Green Alternative to Water Wisteria & Hygrophila pinnatifida

Hygrophila odora is a rare and visually striking African stem plant that combines the delicate, finely divided look of  Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis) with the bold, architectural appeal of Hygrophila pinnatifida—while maintaining a clean, vibrant green coloration.

The leaf shape closely resembles Water Wisteria but is much narrower and more refined, giving the plant a sharper, more structured appearance. At the same time, its overall form and texture are very similar to Hygrophila pinnatifida, making Hygrophila odora an excellent green alternative for aquascapers who love pinnatifida’s look but prefer to avoid brown or reddish tones.

When grown submersed, Hygrophila odora produces elegant, deeply lobed green leaves on upright stems, making it ideal for midground to background placement. In emersed form, the leaves broaden slightly, develop a soft texture, and release a natural aromatic scent when touched—a rare and unique trait among aquarium plants.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Hygrophila odora
• Common Name: Hygrophila Afrika
• Origin: West Africa
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Placement: Midground to Background
• Color: Bright to deep green
• Leaf Shape: Narrow, finely divided (similar to Water Wisteria, but slimmer)
• Comparable To: Hygrophila difformis (Water Wisteria), Hygrophila pinnatifida
• Unique Trait: Aromatic foliage when grown emersed
• Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced

🌱 Growth & Propagation

• Lighting: Medium to High
• CO₂: Recommended for best structure and faster growth
• Growth Method: Stem plant
• Nutrient Substrate: Required
• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes
• Propagation: Trim and replant healthy stem cuttings

With adequate nutrients and CO₂, Hygrophila odora grows strong, upright stems with consistent leaf development. It adapts well to submersed aquariums and also performs exceptionally in paludariums and ripariums when grown emersed.

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• Offers the fine, feathery look of Water Wisteria in a more compact, refined form
• Delivers the bold structure of Hygrophila pinnatifida while staying green
• Excellent contrast plant for red species, dark hardscape, and shadowed layouts
• Perfect for nature-style, jungle, and collector aquascapes

📦 What You’ll Receive

Fresh, healthy Hygrophila odora cultivated and prepared by Aquarium Plants Factory®, available in convenient planting formats:

Loose Bare-Root Plants:
Approximately 1 individual plant with 4+ healthy leaves, carefully cleaned and ready for planting.

Rooted Bunched Plants:
Approximately 1 rooted plant with 4+ leaves, secured with foam and a plant weight for easy placement.

Rooted Potted Plants:
Approximately 1 rooted plant with 4+ leaves, established in a net pot with rockwool for stability and easy planting.

⚠️ Disclaimer

Photos are for reference only. Actual plants may vary in size, shape, and coloration depending on growth stage and environmental conditions. Minor melting or leaf adjustment may occur as the plant adapts to a new aquarium—this is normal for stem plants.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Certain aquatic plants may be restricted or regulated in some U.S. states. Always check your local and state regulations before purchasing or introducing plants into natural waterways. Never release aquarium plants into the wild.

 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.

1. 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 
2. 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.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. 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
3. 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!
4. 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.