Plant GuideWater Lettuce
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🌿AquaticEasy
Water Lettuce
Pistia stratiotes · Araceae
Excellent biofilter plant but must be managed carefully
pH 6 – 7.5
15 – 30°C
14–28 days
Growth: fast
Medium–High
Care Notes
Excellent biofilter plant but must be managed carefully
Health Benefits
Not typically consumed; water purification role
Culinary Uses
None (non-edible)
Root Behaviour
Long, hanging roots (excellent nutrient uptake)
Common Problems
Problems
Can block light and oxygen if overgrown
Pests
Minimal
Deficiencies
Rare
Nutrient Demand
Low Demand
Suited to young or lightly-stocked systems
Compatible Systems
DwcRaft
Tags
#aquatic#floating#nutrient-removal#biofilter#water-clarity
Season
Spring–Summer