Dwarf Water Lettuce
Floating plant with long roots. Keep leaf tops dry, avoid excessive surface agitation, and thin it so the entire surface does not become covered.
Position and planting
Let this plant float on the water surface. Keep its leaves from being submerged and leave open surface space for gas exchange.
Keep the leaf tops dry and thin the floating mat so it does not cover the entire aquarium surface.
Floating plant with long roots. Keep leaf tops dry, avoid excessive surface agitation, and thin it so the entire surface does not become covered.
Lighting, CO₂ and nutrition
Light: Low–High. CO₂: Not required. Difficulty: Easy.
Added CO₂ is not required in the current library guide, but stable light and sufficient nutrients remain important.
Keeping it healthy
Provide consistent light, suitable nutrition, and routine maintenance. Remove decaying leaves. Watch for algae or melting after transitions, and troubleshoot conditions before making sudden changes.