Common Name
Salvinia auriculata species group
Description
This nice floating fern is available in trade under the name of Salvinia natans. However, it doesn't belong to S. natans but to the Salvinia auriculata species group, native to tropical America. This fast-growing floating plant is highly decorative especially in open tanks due to its geminate ovoid floating leaves. As it is a very fast grower it removes surplus nutrients from the water very reliably. It is especially recommendable for breeding tanks; its rootlike finely split underwater leaves provide fish fry with great places to hide.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Also labeled as "Salvinia natans"
Fast-growing floating plant
Oval, hairy floating leaves
Feathery root-like submerged leaves
Recommendable for breeding tanks
Synonyms
Salvinia auriculata complex, Salvinia auriculata sensu lato
Family
Salviniaceae
Genus
Salvinia
Misapplied Names
Salvinia natans
Category
Floating Plants
Difficulty
easy
Growth
very fast
Propagation
Fragmentation
