Didiplis diandra

Click here to return to our Aquatic Plant Encylopedia
Click here to buy aquatic plants

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.

Family Lythraceae
Continent North America
Region North America
Country of origin
North America
Height 10-15+ cm
Width 2-4+ cm
Light requirements medium-very high
Temperature 20-26 °C
Hardness tolerance very soft-medium
pH tolerance 5-8
Growth medium
Demands difficult