Water Lettuce

Pistia stratiotes

Also known as: Nile Cabbage

High Light Floating Fast Growth Beginner

Excellent nutrient absorber. Provides shade and cover for fry. May block light for other plants.

Water Parameters

Temperature

64–86°F

pH Range

6.5–7.5

Water Type

Freshwater

Light

High

Growth Rate

Fast

Max Height

10 inches

Placement

Floating

Care Level

Beginner

Substrate

None - floating plant

CO₂

Not required

Propagation

Runners/offsets

Origin

Tropics and subtropics worldwide

Notes

Excellent nutrient absorber. Provides shade and cover for fry. May block light for other plants.