Frog Bite
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
Easy
Medium Light
CO2: Not Required
Growth Rate
Medium
Size
Small
Position
Foreground
Type
Floating
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
15.0-25.0°C
59-77°F
pH
6.0-7.5
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
Medium Light
CO2
Not Required
Care Requirements
Substrate
Not Needed
Fertilization
Optional
Pruning
Optional
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About
European floating plant with heart‑shaped leaves. More compact than Limnobium. Ideal for temperate aquariums.
Care Notes
Produces turions (dormant buds) in winter in cold environments. Decorative trailing roots. Easy maintenance.
Propagation
Stolons; turions (winter buds)
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Hydrocharis morsus-ranae |
|---|---|
| Family | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Type | Floating |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Medium Light |
| CO2 | Not Required |
| Growth | Medium |
| Position | Foreground |
| Size | Small |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Not Needed |
| Fertilization | Optional |
| Pruning | Optional |
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