Hygrophila difformis (Water Wisteria)

Hygrophila difformis (Water Wisteria) purple flower close up with serrated green leaves on stem

Botanical name: Hygrophila difformis

Common name: Water Wisteria

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: India

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunBog or aquatic plantOrnamental foliageBlue, lavender, purple flowers

Hygrophila difformis is easy to grow and as such it is a very popular plant for the tropical aquarium. It has very lacy leaves whose appearance is affected by water conditions. Left alone, it easily crosses the water surface and begins to assume its emersed form: the leaves are darker and harder, and the plant produces purple flowers.

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Hygrophila difformis (Water Wisteria) green plant with small purple flowers in a close up view


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