Giant duckweed
Spirodela polyrhiza
Família : Araceae
PlantaÁgua docefloating
Fast-growing floating plant forming dense mats. Useful for nitrate absorption and as shelter for small fish.
Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Descrição
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.
Habitat
Região :
Calm nutrient-rich waters, ponds, ditches
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura15–30 °C
pH6–8
GH2–15 °dGH
KH1–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 3 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
1/5
Dieta
Fotossintético
Aquário mín.
10 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
1 cm
Esperança de vida
1 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
Regularly control growth to prevent aquarium suffocation. Avoid strong current. Can be used in shrimp tanks.