Sunset Hygro (Hygrophila polysperma 'Rosanervig'): Illegal or not?

[CrazyCatPeekin]

I have seen references that this plant is illegal to sell or own. However, it does not appear on the list of Invasive, Prohibited and Exotic Species. It is illegal or not? If it is, can you please provide a link to the source of info? Is there some other list that I should be checking before purchasing plants?

Oh...if it isn't illegal, does anyone know where I can get some? It is really lovely for a low tech tank.

Thanks!

[Dan]

It is ok to sell intrastate (within) the state of Texas but illegal to sell across state lines. Depends on which state you live in, every state has different laws pertaining to said plant so YMMV. This has been discussed on many other forums on several occasions. Bottom line is that The Great State of Texas allows said plant to be traded, purchased or given away within state lines only.

Google Federal noxious weed law.

Dan

[SunnyHouTX]

I have seen references that this plant is illegal to sell or own. However, it does not appear on the list of Invasive, Prohibited and Exotic Species. It is illegal or not? If it is, can you please provide a link to the source of info? Is there some other list that I should be checking before purchasing plants?

Oh...if it isn't illegal, does anyone know where I can get some? It is really lovely for a low tech tank.

Thanks!

Ask alexrex20. He seems to have a handle of what's legal/illegal )

[sunkenmetal]

It is ok to sell intrastate (within) the state of Texas but illegal to sell across state lines. Depends on which state you live in, every state has different laws pertaining to said plant so YMMV. This has been discussed on many other forums on several occasions. Bottom line is that The Great State of Texas allows said plant to be traded, purchased or given away within state lines only.

Google Federal noxious weed law.

Dan

+1 I just read part of the Federal law

[sunkenmetal]

Ask alexrex20. He seems to have a handle of what's legal/illegal )

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[Totenkampf]

i dont believe it is illegal in texas specifically but is illegal federally. i have contacted azgardens a couple times now about it and they wont ship it across state lines. that being said, it shows up on aquabid occasionally but that may be a buy at your own risk thing. i still see h.pinnatifida for sale and it is also supposed to be a federal noxious weed.

[CrazyCatPeekin]

Thanks everyone!

So if anyone here in TX would be willing to part with some, please reply or PM me! I am interested in anything from a few stems up to about 20 or so.

[Totenkampf]

well u can tell i had my response window open for ten minutes...thanks Dan

[Totenkampf]

i wouldnt mind finding some locally too, it has always been a favorite of mine

[Dan]

i wouldnt mind finding some locally too, it has always been a favorite of mine

I wouldn't mind some stems. I'll keep you posted if I find any.

[CrazyCatPeekin]

I got a line on some. Not local, but in Texas at least. I'll let y'all know if it pans out.

[CrazyCatPeekin]

OK...so I found some Hygrophilia polysperma. I am not certain if it is the 'Sunset' variety though; it is pretty green int he pic, but there is some pink showing in the top corner. The cost is $3.00 per bunch at 3-4 plants per bunch plus shipping. I am going to order some. PM me if you would like some as well. Note that they are in the process of re-stocking after losing some to an algae outbreak. So, if the total order is large enough, it may be a while before it is available to ship.

I'll place the order next week. PM me if you want in.

Here's a picture:

polysperma.jpg

[Totenkampf]

all the sunset that i ever had would show very prominant veining on the leaves, especially when they had a pink flush. i would guess this is 'just' the regular variety but it still might be nice, sending pm

[h2oaggie]

Agreed, doesnt look like sunset to me. I had a bunch when I tore down my 29 gallon, and actually acquired that from a guy in Dallas on TPT.

[CrazyCatPeekin]

Yeah...I think so, too. He said he wasn't sure. He know it was hygro polysperma, just not sure which. Could it be Ceylon?

This is from a guy on TPT also. I think he's in Austin.