Samolus valerandi
Scientific name: Samolus valerandi
Family: Samolaceae
Usual maximum size in aquariums: 6 - 12 cm (2.36 - 4.72 inch)
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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 8.5
Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 30°N (71.43 - 535.71ppm)
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Recommended temperature: 15 - 26 °C (59 - 78.8°F)
Reproduction of the plant: Rhizome
Origin (in the wild): North America
How fast these plants grow: Slow
Recommended substrate: Fine gravel
Demands on lighting: Bright
Ideal placement in a fish tank: Middle
Family
Samolaceae
Common Names
Thin-leaf Brookweed, Water Cabbage, Water Rose
Origin
This plant is widespread over North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Planting Area
Midground to Foreground
Propagation
This is a very easy plant to propagate. It is a rhizome plant and once a year it can be split into sections to form several plants from the one mother plant. When placing the rhizomes in the substrate never completely cover them or they will rot. Plant the rhizome so that the crown is above the substrate and there should be no problems.
Difficulty
Easy
Short Description
In the wild this is found as a marsh plant but it can be grown submerged in the aquarium. It does take a while to adapt to life under the water but eventually it will start to grow at a steady rate. They are sometimes used as a terrarium plant and will produce small flower stems with white flower heads.