Plant Profiles

Landoltia punctata

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Landoltia punctata
Dotted Duckweed
$5.95

Landoltia punctata, also known as Dotted Duckweed, is a versatile and fast-growing, Australian-native floating plant. While similar to regular duckweed species, the leaves of this plant are slightly larger.

Dotted Duckweed is an excellent choice for those who want to add a natural look to their aquatic environment. It is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance, making it perfect for beginners. This plant is also a natural filter, helping to remove excess nutrients from the water and keeping the environment clean and healthy for fish and other aquatic organisms.

A close relative to Giant Duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza), Landoltia punctata is a bit smaller in size and generally hardier, making it easier to maintain. This plant is also sometimes referred to by its previous name, Spirodela punctata, which is now considered a separate species native to South America. Additionally, some may use the name Spirodela oligorrhiza as a synonym for this species.

With its versatility and hardiness, this plant makes a great choice for any aquatic environment. Its ability to shelter fish and remove excess nutrients from the water make it an ideal plant for maintaining a healthy and balanced ecosystem.

Requirements and information

Temperature:

TropicalWarmCold

Substrate type:

None

Substrate nutrients:

None

Water nutrients:

Medium

Light demand:

Medium

CO2:

Low

Height:

Low

Growth rate:

Vigorous

Growth habit:

Floating

Difficulty:

Easy

Native to: