Didiplis Diandra care guide
Didiplis Diandra (Didiplis diandra) — high light, 18-26 °C, pH 5.5-7, CO2 recommended.
Overview
Didiplis Diandra (Didiplis diandra) is an aquatic plant of the family Lythraceae, listed in the Aquairi knowledge base as an intermediate-level species. It is typically grown under high light with pressurised CO2 injection on nutrient-rich aquasoil. A delicate stem plant with small narrow opposite leaves that turn from green to vivid red-orange under intense lighting. Its fine texture and compact growth make it an excellent choice for detailed midground arrangements in nature-style aquascapes.
Taxonomy
- Family: Lythraceae
- Genus: Didiplis
- Scientific name: Didiplis diandra
- Common synonyms: Water Hedge
Habitat
Didiplis diandra (Lythraceae) is a North-American marsh plant of shallow ponds and slow streams in the eastern and central United States, where it grows submersed and emersed in soft, slightly acidic water. In the Aquairi knowledge base, populations associated with this form are recorded from North America.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: high
- CO2: recommended
- Temperature: 18-26 °C (64-79 °F)
- pH: 5.5-7
- GH: 2-10 °dGH
- Substrate: nutrient-rich aquasoil
- Maximum height: 20 cm
- Growth rate: medium
- Recommended placement: midground
Placement
Midground stem with narrow needle-like leaves; bright light brings out red tones at the tips, while shaded clumps stay light green. In the Aquairi knowledge base this form is recommended for the midground under high light with pressurised CO2 injection, using nutrient-rich aquasoil.
Propagation
Propagated by cuttings; replanted tops root quickly in soft nutrient-rich substrate. Documented propagation techniques for this entry include: stem cuttings.
Common issues
Leaves are brittle and shed when shaded; trimming the canopy and providing strong direct light keep lower stems intact.