Eared salvinia
Salvinia auriculata
Familia : Salviniaceae
PlantaAgua dulcefloating
Small floating fern with ear-shaped leaves covered in hydrophobic hairs. Fast growth, ideal for shading the aquarium.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Stagnant waters, tropical lakes and marshes
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura20–28 °C
pH6–7.5
GH3–10 °dGH
KH2–6 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Fotosintético
Tanque mín.
10 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
3 cm
Esperanza de vida
2 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Temperature 20-28°C, pH 6-7.5, GH 3-10. Moderate to bright lighting. No CO2. Remove excess regularly. Propagation by natural division.