Giant duckweed
Spirodela polyrhiza
Familia : Araceae
PlantaAgua dulcefloating
Fast-growing floating plant forming dense mats. Useful for nitrate absorption and as shelter for small fish.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
Giant duckweed is the largest duckweed species. Each frond is 5-10 mm with multiple roots. It reproduces quickly by division and can cover the entire surface if uncontrolled. It prefers moderate to bright light and nutrient-rich water.
Hábitat
Región :
Calm nutrient-rich waters, ponds, ditches
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura15–30 °C
pH6–8
GH2–15 °dGH
KH1–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 3 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Fotosintético
Tanque mín.
10 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
1 cm
Esperanza de vida
1 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Regularly control growth to prevent aquarium suffocation. Avoid strong current. Can be used in shrimp tanks.