Eared salvinia
Salvinia auriculata
Família : Salviniaceae
PlantaÁgua docefloating
Small floating fern with ear-shaped leaves covered in hydrophobic hairs. Fast growth, ideal for shading the aquarium.
Estado IUCN
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Pouco preocupante
Descrição
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
Região :
Stagnant waters, tropical lakes and marshes
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura20–28 °C
pH6–7.5
GH3–10 °dGH
KH2–6 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
1/5
Dieta
Fotossintético
Aquário mín.
10 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
3 cm
Esperança de vida
2 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
Temperature 20-28°C, pH 6-7.5, GH 3-10. Moderate to bright lighting. No CO2. Remove excess regularly. Propagation by natural division.