Water Lettuce
Pistia stratiotes — Larger floating rosette; long roots loved by shrimp and fry.
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Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Pistia stratiotes |
|---|---|
| Placement | Floating |
| Light | medium |
| CO₂ | not required |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Growth | fast |
| Max height | 3" |
| Temperature | 70-84°F |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Tech | both |