Dwarf Water Lettuce - Windy City Aquariums
Dwarf Water Lettuce - Windy City Aquariums

Dwarf Water Lettuce

Pistia Stratiotes, AKA Dwarf Water Lettuce as it is commonly called, is a genus of aquatic plant in the arum family, Araceae. The single species it comprises, Pistia stratiotes, is often also called water cabbage, water lettuce, Nile cabbage, or shellflower. It is a more compact version of water lettuce. Like...

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Description

Pistia Stratiotes, AKA Dwarf Water Lettuce as it is commonly called, is a genus of aquatic plant in the arum family, Araceae. The single species it comprises, Pistia stratiotes, is often also called water cabbage, water lettuce, Nile cabbage, or shellflower. It is a more compact version of water lettuce. Like many floating plants, it will provide shade and shelter to the fish living underneath, and will also keep the water clear of algae.

NOTE: 1 portion size is about 4-6 plantlets

Information:

  • Care: Easy
  • CO2: Not required
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Placement: Floating
  • Lighting requirements:  Low to Medium
  • Color: Green
  • Preferred Fertilizer: Liquid 
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james vrhel

Great looking plants. fast shipping.

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E.K.
A Great First Time Experiance

This was my first time purchasing plants for my aquarium online/having them shipped to me in the mail. Even though it's pretty cold out where I live the plants arrived cozy and very well packed. There was a bit of duckweed mixed with them but some easy rinses took care of any debris. I was pleasantly surprised at the number of plants I received and that they were all different sizes! I can't wait to see how they grow in my tank!

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Matthew L
Awesome

Great portions and for a great price. Was very surprised

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Tiffany L
Duckweed in the water lettuce

Rather disappointed to find duckweed in the water lettuce. Took several washes and careful picking out to get it all out. Other than that, the water lettuce itself seems good.

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Alex Dziminski
Pretty little plants

A lot of the little pieces died quickly but that was most likely due to my inexperience.