Proserpinaca palustris

Scientific name: Proserpinaca palustris

Family: Haloragaceae

Usual maximum size in aquariums: 10 - 40 cm (3.94 - 15.75 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 5 - 7.5

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 0 - 12°N (0 - 214.29ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 15 - 28 °C (59 - 82.4°F)

Reproduction of the plant: Lateral shoots

Origin (in the wild): Central America

How fast these plants grow: Fast

Recommended substrate: Fine gravel

Demands on lighting: Bright

Ideal placement in a fish tank: Background

Common Name

Mermaid Weed

Origin

North and Central America

Propagation

This plant propagates by sending out lateral shoots. These can be removed and the cuttings can then be re-planted in the substrate taking care not to damage the stems. The shoots will then grow their own root system to become new plants.

Difficulty

Medium

Short Description

This plant displays a beautiful copper colouration which makes a great contrast to other green foliage. The plant can vary depending on which locality it has been collected from. To get the best growth they do demand a high lighting system or the lower leaves may drop from the stems. It can be grown emersed or submerged; the only difference with either will be the colouration of the leaves.