Hygrophila Difformis 'Variegated' care guide
Hygrophila Difformis 'Variegated' (Hygrophila difformis 'Variegated') — medium light, 22-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
Overview
Hygrophila Difformis 'Variegated' (Hygrophila difformis 'Variegated') is an aquatic plant of the family Acanthaceae, listed in the Aquairi knowledge base as a beginner-level species. It is typically grown under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection on any substrate. A striking variegated form of Water Wisteria with green and white marbled leaves. Retains all the easy-growing characteristics of the parent species while adding unique visual interest.
Taxonomy
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Genus: Hygrophila
- Scientific name: Hygrophila difformis 'Variegated'
- Common synonyms: Variegated Water Wisteria
Habitat
Hygrophila is a genus of Acanthaceae from tropical Asia and Africa, occurring in marshes, river margins and seasonally flooded plains. The genus contains both robust stem species and small creeping forms. In the Aquairi knowledge base, populations associated with this form are recorded from Cultivar.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: medium
- CO2: not required
- Temperature: 22-28 °C (72-82 °F)
- pH: 6-7.5
- GH: 3-12 °dGH
- Substrate: any
- Maximum height: 40 cm
- Growth rate: fast
- Recommended placement: background
Placement
Stem species form quick background bushes; smaller and variegated forms sit in the midground or attach to wood as facultative epiphytes. In the Aquairi knowledge base this form is recommended for the background under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection, using any substrate.
Propagation
Propagated by cuttings and by lateral shoots from the base; rhizome-attached forms divide easily. Documented propagation techniques for this entry include: stem cuttings.
Common issues
Rapid stem species can shade slower neighbours; regular trimming and replanting tops maintain healthy bottom growth.