Eared salvinia
Salvinia auriculata
Family : Salviniaceae
PlantFreshwaterfloating
Small floating fern with ear-shaped leaves covered in hydrophobic hairs. Fast growth, ideal for shading the aquarium.
Popularity
Easy plant
standard lighting, few requirements
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Salvinia auriculata is a floating fern that forms dense mats on the surface. Its leaves are 1-3 cm, oval and slightly folded, with water-repellent hairs. Fine roots hang underwater. It multiplies quickly by fragmentation. Very effective at absorbing nutrients and reducing algae. Beware of overgrowth.
Habitat
Region :
Stagnant waters, tropical lakes and marshes
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature20–28 °C
pH6–7.5
GH3–10 °dGH
KH2–6 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
10 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
3 cm
Lifespan
2 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Fragmentation : les feuilles se détachent et forment de nouvelles plantes.
Care notes
Temperature 20-28°C, pH 6-7.5, GH 3-10. Moderate to bright lighting. No CO2. Remove excess regularly. Propagation by natural division.
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