Rootless Duckweed
Wolffia arrhiza
Familia : Araceae
PlantaAgua dulcefloating
The world's smallest flowering plant, forming green floating dots without roots.
Estado IUCN
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Preocupación menor
Descripción
Wolffia arrhiza is a tiny floating plant (0.1-0.2 mm) spherical or ellipsoidal in shape. It has no roots or stems, only a vegetative body. It reproduces by rapid budding. It forms a green carpet on the water surface. It is very rich in protein and used as fish food. In aquariums, it can proliferate quickly.
Hábitat
Región :
Calm, nutrient-rich waters
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura20–30 °C
pH6–8
GH2–15 °dGH
KH1–10 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 3 mg/L
CO₂
≤ 0 mg/L
Luz
Baja
Cuidado
Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Fotosintético
Tanque mín.
5 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
0.2 cm
Esperanza de vida
1 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Parameters: temperature 20-30°C, pH 6-8, GH 2-15, KH 1-10. Low to moderate lighting. No CO2. Very fast growth in nutrient-rich water. Remove regularly to avoid smothering the aquarium. Compatible with all fish. Minimum tank volume 5 L. Ideal for fry tanks.