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Botanical Name: Salvinia cucullata
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Common Name(s): Asian Watermoss, Cup Salvinia, Floating Salvinia
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Description: Salvinia Cucullata is a unique floating aquatic fern known for its small, cupped leaves that form compact, clustered rosettes on the water’s surface. The textured, light to medium green foliage creates a soft, natural canopy effect while adding depth and visual interest to aquariums and ponds. As it matures, the leaves may fold inward slightly, giving it a distinctive “hooded” appearance. This fast-growing floater is excellent for reducing excess nutrients, limiting algae growth, and providing shade and shelter for fish, shrimp, and fry.
- Care: Salvinia Cucullata thrives in low to moderate lighting and prefers calm or slow-moving water. Strong surface agitation can cause the leaves to become waterlogged, so gentle filtration is recommended. It grows best in temperatures between 70–82°F and adapts well to a variety of water parameters. Regular thinning may be necessary to prevent overcrowding and maintain proper light penetration for submerged plants. CO₂ supplementation is not required, making it an easy and beneficial addition to freshwater aquariums and outdoor water features.
Salvinia Cucullata
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Salvinia Cucullata
$20.00
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Salvinia Cucullata
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