Persicaria hydropiper

Persicaria hydropiper, commonly known as water pepper, is a moisture-loving wetland plant with slender stems and narrow green leaves. It offers a natural, upright look for moist marginal plantings and emersed displays.Plant details Scientific name: Persicaria hydropiper Common name: Water pepper Growth habit: Upright, herbaceous wetland plant Suggested use: Moist marginal planting or emersed cultivation Care and placementKeep the growing medium consistently moist and provide good light. Leave room between stems for growth and trim as needed to maintain the desired shape. Avoid allowing the roots to dry out.This listing refers specifically to Persicaria hydropiper, not other Persicaria species sold as aquarium stem plants. Wetland growth does not establish suitability for permanent submerged aquarium cultivation.Please notePlant size, leaf shape and appearance vary with growing conditions. This is a live plant sold for ornamental use.