{"product_id":"hygrophila-difformis-immersed-potted-plant","title":"Hygrophila difformis - Immersed Potted Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHygrophila difformis\u003c\/strong\u003e also know as '\u003cstrong\u003eWater Wisteria\u003c\/strong\u003e' is a fast-growing, fern-like stem plant with deeply divided leaves that create a soft, lacy texture. Very forgiving and excellent for beginners, it rapidly absorbs excess nutrients and helps stabilise new aquaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"475\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"475\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floodplains, ditches and slow streams; often emergent seasonally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"509\"\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright stems with opposite nodes; readily branches after trimming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely dissected, “wisteria-like” when submerged; broader and less divided when emersed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to mid green; tips can appear brighter under stronger light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eHeight in aquaria:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e20–45+ cm\u003c\/strong\u003e; spreads laterally via low runners\/shoots when encouraged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eAquarium requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eRequirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eLow–medium\u003c\/strong\u003e light grows it well; \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003emedium–high\u003c\/strong\u003e yields denser foliage and shorter internodes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eVery low light can cause leggy growth and sparse leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eCO₂\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eDemand:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eLow\u003c\/strong\u003e (optional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eCO₂ at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e~10–15 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e improves density and speed but isn’t required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eNutrients \u0026amp; substrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong \u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003ewater-column feeder\u003c\/strong\u003e with useful \u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eroot uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inert or active; thrives with regular water-column fertiliser and\/or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eroot tabs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eFertilisation cues:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003ePale new leaves → often \u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eiron\/micros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003ePinholes\/edge wear → often \u003cstrong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003epotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eOverall yellowing\/slow growth → \u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003enitrogen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eWater parameters (guideline)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (tolerant 18–30 °C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e3–12 °dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e1–8 °dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003ePlant stems \u003cstrong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e3–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart so light reaches the lower nodes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eMid- to background placement; allow room for the bush to widen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eCan be “pinned” low: plant tops horizontally to encourage lateral, hedge-like growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eCuttings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim \u003cstrong data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003e8–12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apical tops and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003ereplant the tops\u003c\/strong\u003e; remove leafless bases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eSide shoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch and replant for quick bushiness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003eMay produce short \u003cstrong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003erunners\u003c\/strong\u003e near the substrate in strong light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003eHedge trim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the group to height, leaving \u003cstrong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e5–10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e stumps; multiple shoots emerge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003eTop-replant reset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uproot, keep the best tops, replant; discarding woody bases keeps the stand fresh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003eRegular water changes and steady fertiliser prevent algae on the fine leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003eAquascaping use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eAdds \u003cstrong data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003esoft, feathery movement\u003c\/strong\u003e and fills space quickly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003eGreat background mass in nature\/Dutch layouts; contrasts well with broad-leaf crypts, swords and hardscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eExcellent \u003cstrong data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003enutrient sponge\u003c\/strong\u003e for new tanks or after disturbances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2917\"\u003eCompanion compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003eCommunity-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e; provides shelter for fry and shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003eAvoid large herbivores (goldfish, silver dollars) and heavy diggers that may uproot stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003eLifecycle \u0026amp; emersed form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/strong\u003e; emersed leaves are broader and less dissected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003eTransitions between emersed and submerged forms with a short adaptation (old leaves may shed; new submerged growth follows)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3299\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003eCommon issues \u0026amp; diagnostics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3442\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3356\"\u003eLeggy, bare bases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insufficient light at the bottom → thin\/space stems, increase light, or top-replant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3472\"\u003eMelting after purchase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emersed-to-submerged transition → trim damaged leaves; new submerged shoots will replace them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3591\"\u003eAlgae on fronds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light–nutrient imbalance or inconsistent maintenance → shorten photoperiod, keep nutrients steady, improve flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3708\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3740\"\u003eSpecial features \/ benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3807\"\u003eRapid growth \u003cstrong data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3777\"\u003eoutcompetes algae\u003c\/strong\u003e and buffers nutrient swings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003eVery \u003cstrong data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3836\"\u003ebeginner-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e yet attractive in advanced aquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3879\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3881\" data-end=\"3910\"\u003eQuick Specs (at a glance)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"4094\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3927\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid \/ Background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3972\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3960\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–45+ cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3973\" data-end=\"4023\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"4023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"3985\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low → High (best results at Medium)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4045\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4045\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4034\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4071\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4071\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4064\"\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4094\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4089\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AQUA HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46396079734942,"sku":"HYGDIFF\/PP","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9236\/1374\/files\/Hygrophiladifformis01.png?v=1768271319","url":"https:\/\/aquahouse.co.nz\/products\/hygrophila-difformis-immersed-potted-plant","provider":"Aqua House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}