{"product_id":"didiptis-diandra-water-hedge-t-c-cup","title":"Didiptis Diandra (water Hedge) T\/C cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDidiplis diandra\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as Water Hedge, is a delicate stem plant admired for its fine, needle-like foliage and the warm red-orange tips it develops under strong lighting. Native to North America, it adds a soft, feathery texture and a striking pop of color to the midground and background of planted aquariums. Supplied as a clean, pest-free tissue culture (T\/C) cup, ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDidiplis diandra\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water Hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lythraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green, with red to orange tips under high light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Shape \u0026amp; Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, narrow, needle-like leaves on slender stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems reach 15–30 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIdeal Range \/ Requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high (needed for compact growth and red tips)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28°C (68–82°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended for best growth and coloration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNutrient-rich substrate preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings — trim and replant tops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Notes for Aquarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light keeps stems compact and brings out the signature red-orange tips. In low light it grows leggy and stays green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ \u0026amp; nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Responds strongly to CO₂ injection and regular fertilization, especially iron for coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune regularly to encourage a dense, bushy hedge-like effect — hence the name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine texture contrasts beautifully against broad-leaved plants and dark hardscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53761600454929,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.aquapets.ca\/products\/didiptis-diandra-water-hedge-t-c-cup","provider":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}