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Proserpinaca palustris
Alternate Names:
Mermaid Weed
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Proserpinaca palustris brings standout color to a planted tank while staying practical to grow, making it a fun choice for aquascapes that need a bright accent. It adapts well with or without CO₂.
Care At-A-Glance
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: Stem plant
Size: 10 to 40cm in height, 5 to 15cm in width Native Range: The Americas
Position and Usage: Midground
CO2 Requirements: Recommended to achieve orange colouration, but not required
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Lighting: 3/5+
Water Conditions: Neutral to basic pH; low NO3 (5 - 10ppm) and high PO4 (1.5 - 2ppm) levels facilitate large, compact, deep orange to red growth
Propagation/Reproduction: Lateral shoot pruning; also reproduces freely via seeds
Detailed Information
Overview
Proserpinaca palustris (Marsh mermaid-weed)
Description
References and Further Reading
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