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Water hedge
Didiplis diandra (Nutt. ex DC.) Alph.Wood
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Height in the aquarium
medium to high
Light
medium
CO₂ needs
22–26 °C
Ideal temperature
Water parameters
Understand these values- Position
- midground, foreground
- Propagation
- cuttings
- Uses
- nano tank, Dutch street
- Grows emersed
- yes
In the wild
Overview
Its narrow leaves give stands a fine texture, unlike large-leaved plants. Native to the eastern United States, it turns from green to orange or red tones when conditions suit it. It adds an accent of colour and structure to the midground or background.
- Scientific name
- Didiplis diandra (Nutt. ex DC.) Alph.Wood
- Classification
- Myrtales › Lythraceae
- IUCN Red List
- Not evaluated (NE)
Natural habitat
North America
Observations (GBIF) and localities Native countries Rivers and lakes
- Native countries
- Introduced by people
No introduction reported outside its native range.
Countries: Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). Dots: GBIF observations in the native countries.
In the aquarium
Growing in the aquarium
Insufficient lighting can make the base of the stems die back. Under strong light, keep up a regular supply of nutrients, especially iron and trace elements. CO₂ improves vigour without always being essential. Cutting the tips encourages branching; replant the cuttings to fill out or rejuvenate the stand.
Sources:Flowgrow GBIF POWO (Kew) · Base map: Natural Earth