Pond Plant Care: Pistia Stratiotes "Water Lettuce"
Pistia stratiotes "Water lettuce", also known as water lettuce, can be a beautiful addition to your pond. Here are some care tips:
- Lighting: Provide moderate to high lighting.
- Water Parameters: Maintain slightly acidic to neutral water conditions (pH 6.0-7.5) and a temperature range of 18-28°C (65-82°F).
- Height: Maximum height of 10cm.
- Growth Rate: Fast.
- Care Level: Easy.
- Placement: Floating.
- Substrate: Not required, as it is a floating plant.
- Fertilisation: Not required, but can benefit from occasional liquid fertilisers.
- Pruning: Remove any yellow or decaying leaves regularly.
- Propagation: Propagate through runners or daughter plants.
- Water Quality: Perform regular water changes to maintain good water quality.
- Compatibility: Pistia stratiotes "Water lettuce" is generally compatible with most fish species.
- CO2 Injection: Not required.
- Algae Control: Monitor for algae growth and maintain proper balance.