Wisteria or Water Sprite?

[Travis]

I just noticed this 1 inch tall hitchiker popped up in my planted tank. Is this water Wisteria(or water sprite)? It started itself in my substrate but I have seen people talk about floating it. Thoughts? Special care?

Edited September 13, 2020 by Travis

[Sykes]

Looks like water sprite to me, which are very easy to grow. No special needs that I've seen. Substrate or floating should both work fine. Most just a matter of preference, and if anything else in the tank would benefit from or be hindered by it floating. 

[Ryan W]

Looks like how all my wisteria has looked, which is also very easy to grow. I’ve grown full plants from leaf fragments. Whether it’s wisteria or water sprite though, I’d plant it and not let it float. To me, letting it float just looks like you haven’t planted it yet which looks messy. Honestly though, in about a month it will be both! Both species are rather quick growers and should reach the surface in no time. Having said that, letting it float would accelerate areal root growth.

[Robin]

I've got one that looks like that. I think it's wisteria.

The water sprite I bought from the coop is feathery. Reminds of of carrot tops.

[Casual aquatics]

I know this is suppose to be Easy plant but I have hard time getting to grow is there a such thing as plant anchors??? 🤔 maby I need more substrate 

[Robin]

co-op sells plant weights. I've bought different brands and these are by far the best.

 

[Casual aquatics]

Will have to check them out 

[Casual aquatics]

Can you use lead fishing weights?

[siniardem]

Just bought this and I think it’s wisteria. It’s growing good. If it isn’t for you, look at your light settings.