Dwarf water lettuce
Pistia stratiotes minor
Família : Araceae
PlantaÁgua docefloating
Highly decorative floating plant, ideal for freshwater aquariums. Its light green rosettes provide shelter for fry.
Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Descrição
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
Região :
Stagnant or slow-moving waters, nutrient-rich
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura20–28 °C
pH6–7.5
GH2–10 °dGH
KH1–5 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
2/5
Dieta
Fotossintético
Aquário mín.
20 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
5 cm
Esperança de vida
1 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
Avoid strong current that may submerge plants. Provide moderate lighting to prevent leaf burn. Regularly remove excess plants to prevent surface coverage.