Aquarium plant

Salvinia minima

Salvinia minima Baker

FloatingFloating plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementFloating
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2None
  • Height3–5 cm (1.2–2 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
None
Temperature
24–28 °C
Placement
Floating
Growth type
Floating plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
3–5 cm (1.2–2 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
24–28 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
0–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Very fast
Width
1–2 cm (0.4–0.8 in)
Propagation
fragmentation and division
Color
Green

Taxonomy

Major group
Ferns
Family
Salviniaceae
Genus
Salvinia
Botanical name
Salvinia minima Baker

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