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"Arrived in great condition. I ordered the large duckweed and lesser duckweed." - Samantha Via Etsy |
Lesser or "Common" Duckweed is a super fast-growing floater, common worldwide.
"Lemna spp" is the the smallest flowering plant in the world, and quickly grows to cover the surface of any body of water it is put in. There have been studies on this extraordinary plant to provide a human source of vegetable protein, and is already grown for food in some parts of the world.
It is also a great food source for many animals in the wild, especially things like turtles and water fowl. Excellent nutrient uptake to keep your nitrates down as well!
2oz portion is roughly a small condiment cup size.
Care Parameters:
- Lower light requirements
- 45-85 degrees Fahrenheit
- No special tank requirements
- Food source for reptiles
- Fast growth, low maintenance
As I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there’s always a chance of harmless hitchhikers like snails or dwarf shrimp tagging along with your plants!
I personally keep several beneficial snail species in my tanks, including Colorful Ramshorns, Bronze Bladder and Pond Snails, Mini Rams, and Malaysian Trumpet Snails. These snails stay relatively small, help clean the aquarium, and do not eat healthy plants or cause harm. However, if you’d rather avoid any hitchhikers, I highly recommend checking out our blog on how to safely disinfect aquarium plants before adding them to your tank:
How to Bleach Dip Aquarium Plants Safely
All plants are freshly snipped or harvested and packed right before shipment. I take great care in preparing every order and use methods that have consistently produced the best results over many years in the hobby. A lot of love goes into every package, so please don’t leave your plants sitting in a hot mailbox for too long 🙏
Thank you for looking, aqua friends! 💚