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'Flaviramea' is a yellowtwig dogwood cultivar. Specific epithet from Latin means silky in reference to the hairs present on young twigs and upper leaf surfaces. Cornus is also the Latin name for cornelian cherry. Genus name comes from the Latin word cornu meaning horn in probable reference to the strength and density of the wood. Synonymous with and formerly known as Cornus stolonifera. Red stems somewhat resemble the reddish stems of some osier willows, hence the common name of red osier dogwood. Fruit is quite attractive to birds and is generally considered to have as much if not more ornamental interest than the flowers. Flowers give way to clusters of whitish (sometimes with a bluish tinge) drupes in summer. Tiny, fragrant, white flowers appear in flat-topped clusters (cymes to 2.5” diameter) in late spring, with sparse, intermittent, additional flowering sometimes continuing into summer. Reddish stems turn bright red in winter and are particularly showy against a snowy backdrop. Ovate to lanceolate, medium to dark green leaves (2-5” long) acquire interesting shades of red to orange eventually fading to purple in autumn. With the exception of the lower midwest and deep South, this species is native to much of North America where it is typically found growing in wet swampy areas, wetland margins or along lakes and rivers. A goldfish will devour water wisteria in a matter of hours and will leave nothing more than a few lonely stems sticking out of the substrate.Cornus sericea, commonly known as red twig dogwood or red osier dogwood, is an upright-spreading, suckering shrub that typically grows in the absence of pruning to 6-9’ tall with a slightly larger spread. It does best with smaller non-cichlid fish and should never be placed in a tank with goldfish. Water wisteria is compatible with most fish, but its fine leaves means that many large fish will damage the plant if they are kept together. If you remove a stem near the base of the plant, or in some cases – even a single leaf, it will quickly form roots and grow into a new plant. In the home aquarium, the best way to propagate water wisteria is through plant cuttings. Until the roots are fully developed, it’s very easy for the plant to become detached from the substrate. If you decide to choose a sand substrate, the water wisteria will have to be anchored by something until the roots have time to grow into the sand. With that being said, they will still do well in small grain gravel if they are provided with root tab fertilizer. When choosing a substrate for water wisteria, the best option is usually to purchase a specialty plant substrate. However, their growth may differ greatly depending on the water chemistry in your area. Some people insist that the addition of CO2 is an absolute must for water wisteria, but in my experience they will still thrive without the addition of any CO2. While they will grow best under high lighting conditions, they will still do well under low lighting.
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Water wisteria is very easy to care for, and its only true requirement for luxuriant growth is rich substrate or failing that – fertilizer tabs. This will cause the leaves to only grow on the side facing up, and will provide a carpet effect at the front of the aquarium. It can also be used as a carpet plant if it is placed on its side, and rooted in place.
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In aquariums with lower light, it may be considerably smaller with narrower leaves.īecause of its size, it makes the perfect addition to the mid ground or rear of an aquarium. It is a relatively small aquatic plant, and most will only grow to a maximum height of 20 inches (50 cm) and a width of 10 inches (25 cm). Most of its growth occurs during the rainy season in the wild, but it will grow year round in an aquarium. It mainly grows in shallow water and is either rooted or floating on the water surface. Water wisteria is native to the Indian subcontinent and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Its quick growth, combined with its hardy nature makes it one of the most common plants available in the aquarium hobby. Water wisteria ( Hygrophila difformis) is an easy and undemanding aquatic plant that is used by beginner and experienced aquarists alike. Water Conditions: 6.5-7.5 ph and Soft to Moderately Hard