| 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. |
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