Mermaid Weed
Proserpinaca palustris
Medium
High Light
CO2: Recommended
Growth Rate
Medium
Size
Medium
Type
Stem
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
20.0-26.0°C
68-79°F
pH
6.0-7.2
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
High Light
CO2
Recommended
Care Requirements
Substrate
Optional
Fertilization
Required
Pruning
Optional
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About
Serrated leaves, copper‑to‑red coloration.
Care Notes
Prefers moderate phosphate and iron.
Propagation
Cuttings
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Proserpinaca palustris |
|---|---|
| Family | Haloragaceae |
| Type | Stem |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | High Light |
| CO2 | Recommended |
| Growth | Medium |
| Size | Medium |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Optional |
| Fertilization | Required |
| Pruning | Optional |
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