Drydock Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Ok, so I bought this plant about 2 years ago when I was just getting back into the hobby. I think it was under a trade name 'Indian Lace' I can't find any information on it under that name, so I have been asking around. Jvision swears it is wisteria, and I am seldom to disagree with Jason in plants, but I'm not totally convinced. (Sorry Jay) From what I have read, wisteria will grow a full leaf if exposed to air but this one grows the same shape of leaf whether it is above or below the water. The stem does get much thicker for the above water specimens, but that is about the only difference I can tell. Let me know if you know what it is and if you know of any links about it. If you want, the I might even have a piece or two to give away to the helpful soul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneiroid Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 (edited) At a glance, I'd say it is a type of watersprite (a Ceratopteris species). Do the fronds/stems seem to come out of central root nodes with each of the frond 'faces' facing inwards? (edited to add image) Edited March 3, 2009 by xerxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
werner Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 (edited) Ceratopteris thalictroides- an amphibious fern which can be rooted in the substrate or left to float. It should produce new plants off the main plant. Pretty undemanding as to water conditions; medium light levels. Looks very similar to Hygrophila difformis. Edited March 3, 2009 by werner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneiroid Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Looks very similar to Hygrophila difformis. The main difference between the two is that wisteria is a stem plant. But yes, the structure of the leaves/fronds are quite similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drydock Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 At a glance, I'd say it is a type of watersprite (a Ceratopteris species). Do the fronds/stems seem to come out of central root nodes with each of the frond 'faces' facing inwards?(edited to add image) Ya, everything comes out of the roots with a few to several 'stems' coming from the same point. From your photo, I would agree that we are talking about the same plant. I have a larger specimen that is rooted in the sand that would look pretty similar to that. I haven't been able to get it to grow more than 4 or 5 stems that reach the surface. I would really like to try and get it to have a nice full look to it. For me, it seems to do better floating than rooted. I have tons of it that grows out of the egg crate around my overflow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishclubgirl Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 If I name it "Seymour"(Little shop of horrors), do I win some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drydock Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 If I name it "Seymour"(Little shop of horrors), do I win some? nice try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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