Scientific Name: | Didiplis diandra |
Common Name: | Water Hedge |
Substrate: | Plain washed gravel |
Lighting: | Subdued |
pH value: | Not critical |
Hardness: | Not critical |
Temperature: | 64°F (18°C) |
Height: | 12 in (30 cm) |
Distribution: | Wet habitats in southern North America |
Characteristics: | Pale green linear leaves borne on a thin, much-branch stem. Leaves are about 1 in (2.5 cm) long |
Aquarium use: | Middleground |
From Tropica: | Didiplis diandra is a fine foreground plant which should be planted in small groups. In good light it develops red shoot tips which form a beautiful contrast with other green plants. A demanding plant which needs a lot of light and prefers soft water. CO2 addition boosts growth considerably. Also known as Peplis diandra. |