🌱 Salvinia auriculata – 1-2-Grow!
Salvinia auriculata is a fast-growing floating plant, easily recognized by its small, oval, water-repellent leaves covered in fine hairs. Popular in aquariums and terrariums, it absorbs excess nutrients, helps prevent algae growth, and creates natural shade and shelter for fish and shrimp.
✨ Features
- Attractive floating leaves with a velvety, water-repellent texture.
- Absorbs excess nutrients and improves water quality.
- Provides shade and protection for small fish and shrimp.
- Fast-growing, hardy, and beginner-friendly.
🌱 Care Guide
- Light: Medium to high for compact and vibrant growth.
- Water: Prefers calm or slow-moving water to avoid leaf damage.
- Nutrients: Benefits from dissolved nutrients and liquid fertilizers.
- Maintenance: Needs regular thinning to prevent surface overcrowding.
🐠 Ideal Use
- Perfect for shrimp tanks and fry tanks.
- Great for natural-style aquariums and open terrariums.
- Helps reduce algae growth by absorbing nitrates and phosphates.
📦 Packaging
Supplied in a Tropica 1-2-Grow! in-vitro cup, guaranteed free from snails, algae, and contaminants.
🌿 Conclusion
Salvinia auriculata combines beauty with function, offering natural aesthetics, improved water quality, and safe shaded areas for aquatic life.
