Water lettuce
Pistia stratiotes
Easy
High Light
CO2: Optional
Growth Rate
Fast
Size
Medium
Type
Floating
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
22.0-30.0°C
72-86°F
pH
6.5-7.8
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
High Light
CO2
Optional
Care Requirements
Substrate
Optional
Fertilization
Required
Pruning
Required
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About
Floating rosettes with long, filtering roots.
Care Notes
Can be overly shaded; sensitive to splashes.
Propagation
Stolons
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Pistia stratiotes |
|---|---|
| Family | Araceae |
| Type | Floating |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | High Light |
| CO2 | Optional |
| Growth | Fast |
| Size | Medium |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Optional |
| Fertilization | Required |
| Pruning | Required |
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