Ceratopteris cornuta
Alternate Names:
Lobed Water Sprite
Ceratopteris cornuta is a classic, adaptable plant that’s easy to fit into many setups, offering reliable growth and a clean, natural look.
Care At-A-Glance
Difficulty: Easy, suitable for beginners
Type: Coming Soon
Size: Floating plants will grow 10 - 20cm in width; rooted plants may grow larger Native Range: Southern Continents (Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, parts of the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Northeast India, and Northern Australia)
Position and Usage: Midground to background placement with the potential to float at the water’s surface
CO2 Requirements: Discouraged
Growth Rate: Medium to fast
Lighting: 3/5 - 5/5
Water Conditions: Optimal water temperatures of 22 - 28°C; hard water preferred
Propagation/Reproduction: Floating plantlets can be re-planted in the substrate or left to grow independently Special Requirements: Use extra care when handling this plant’s delicate stems Notes and curiosities: Thought by some to be a variant of Ceratopteris thalictroides while other scholars have categorized this plant as a completely separate species due to its reproductive structures
Detailed Information
Overview
Ceratopteris cornuta (Lobed Water Sprite) One of our favorite plants! Easy, beautiful and fast growing - our Water Sprite is one of the first plants you should get if you are starting out with planted aquariums or if you don't already have one. No CO2? No problem - this plant thrives in a huge variety of water conditions and is probably the single most suitable plant for low tech or even cold-water aquariums.
Our lobed variety is a a smaller relative of the common water sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides) with rounder leaves. It is an attractive aquatic fern that can be grown rooted or even floating. It is simple to care for and extremely beneficial for small aquarium fish or shrimp,
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