🌱 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.