How to Grow Wisteria in an Aquarium

Wisteria is one of the easiest plants to grow in the home aquarium, and one of the most useful as well. One of the biggest advantages of wisteria as an aquarium plant is that it competes very effectively with algae for the available nutrients in the water. If your tank has an algae problem, planting wisteria can be one of the most effective ways to combat that problem. When planted property, wisteria grows quite readily, and it should be able to displace the algae in the tank rather quickly.

Things You'll Need

  • Gravel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Smooth out the gravel in your tank and select a suitable spot for the wisteria. Wisteria will grow anywhere in the tank, so choose your location based on appearance. A small clump of wisteria in the foreground of the tank can be very attractive, as can larger clumps placed in the middle and back of the tank.

    • 2

      Anchor the roots of the wisteria plant by placing them about 1/2 an inch under the surface of the gravel. Wisteria readily develops a root system and will anchor itself firmly as it grows.

    • 3

      Place a few clumps of wisteria on the surface of the water as well. Wisteria can be used as a floating plant, and having a few clumps of wisteria floating on the surface can be a good way to combat algae -- while, at the same time, giving shelter to shy species of fish.

    • 4

      Watch the leaves on your wisteria plant. Look at your lighting level if you begin to see brown spots on the leaves, or if the wisteria fails to grow. The florescent light bulbs in your tank hood may be worn out and no longer able to provide the full spectrum of light your plants need. Replacing the bulbs should resolve the issue and help your wisteria thrive.