(strain of 8 floating fronds)
Salvinia: natural floating plant for aquarium and pond
What is Salvinia?
Salvinia is a small floating aquatic fern floating in fresh water. Its rounded fronds, about 1 cm, are grouped along a thin rhizome and display a gradient of colors from bright green to brown, depending on the age of each leaflet.
It grows quickly and can double its surface area in a few days under ideal conditions. It does not root and forms pretty mats on the surface, giving a natural and original look to your aquarium, pond, or trash pond.
A perfect floating plant for aquariums and ponds that provides shade and hiding spots while naturally purifying the water.
Advantages of Salvinia
- 🛡️ Natural purification: absorbs nitrates and phosphates, limiting algae proliferation.
- ⛱️ Creates shade and filters light: reducing filamentous algae growth.
- 🦐 Ideal refuge for fry and microfauna: thanks to its tufted roots.
- 🏊 Does not hinder other plants: and does not clutter swimming space.
- ⚓ No substrate needed: simply settles on the surface.
- ✅ Very easy and self-sufficient plant: perfect for beginners.
Usage tips
Salvinia minima is particularly easy to grow:
- Simply place the fronds on the water surface.
- Control its spread by removing excess if necessary.
- Prefer a bright environment, ideally outdoors in summer.
- Bring in a few fronds during winter to preserve your stock.
- Pair it with other floating plants like Azolla for an enhanced aesthetic effect.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Is it an invasive plant?
It grows fast but remains very easy to control by removing any excess by hand.
Compatible with filter/without filter?
Yes, it adapts to all systems, including low-tech tanks without filtration. Its appetite helps purify the water.
Is it edible or toxic?
Completely safe for fish and invertebrates, not intended for human consumption.
Can it be used in a trash aquarium?
Yes, it thrives perfectly there, especially in summer. It loves light and the nitrates produced by fish and creatures in the trash aquarium.
Is it suitable for small aquariums?
Yes, its compact size and short roots do not bother fish. It is perfect for a nano-aquarium.
Additional information
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Scientific name: Salvinia minima
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Plant type: Floating aquatic fern
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Packaging: Pack of 8 fronds (approximate weight: 12 g)
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Guarantee: Plants grown without rock wool or artificial substrate, and without any artificial inputs
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Recommendation: As a precaution, please never release this plant into the wild. It is not native to our regions and we must preserve local ecosystems.
