Water wisteria
(Hygrophila difformis)

Particularly decorative, this pretty plant presents a pleasant green light. Its serrated leaves and bushy appearance form beautiful background groves. This particular aspect will bring character and contrast to your decor.

It is a malarial plant (it’s a plant whose foot is in water and emerged leaves) that can be maintained in aquarium or paludarium. Indeed, it can live either completely submerged or semi-submerged. In this regard, there is a very distinct difference in appearance between a Hygrophila difformis grown in total immersion and semi-immersion. Semi-emerged, it has round leaves, crenate and dark green; completely immersed, it passes to the serrated clear green leaves. So, do not be surprised if your plant has a certain aspect when it arrives at your home and changes completely during the weeks: this is due to a different context for your plant! In addition, its shape can also vary according to the lighting (the more light there is and the more the serrated aspect is pronounced).

Given its size and growth, install it in a large aquarium. Its maintenance will also be facilitated. For a paludarium, it can be planted in the substrate provided that its foot is constantly in a very humid area, or directly in the water. Leaves do not need special moisture.

Like all fast-growing plants, it can help control algae by quickly absorbing nutrients in the water.

Be careful, its main stem is quite fragile and breaks easily. Handle your plant with care, especially when planting.

Due to its large number of leaves and roots, Aquatic Glycine makes a perfect refuge for fry that will be safe there.

Also note that it can develop on a vertical wet support (plant wall).