Dwarf water lettuce
Pistia stratiotes minor
Family : Araceae
PlantFreshwaterfloating
Highly decorative floating plant, ideal for freshwater aquariums. Its light green rosettes provide shelter for fry.
Popularity
Easy plant
standard lighting, few requirements
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Dwarf water lettuce is a miniature variety of common water lettuce. It forms rosettes of velvety leaves, 2-5 cm in diameter, with long feathery roots. It multiplies quickly via stolons and helps balance the aquarium by absorbing nitrates. It prefers moderate to bright lighting and calm water.
Habitat
Region :
Stagnant or slow-moving waters, nutrient-rich
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature20–28 °C
pH6–7.5
GH2–10 °dGH
KH1–5 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
2/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
20 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
5 cm
Lifespan
1 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Stolons (daughter plants)
Care notes
Avoid strong current that may submerge plants. Provide moderate lighting to prevent leaf burn. Regularly remove excess plants to prevent surface coverage.
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