Salvinia Cucullata
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Salvinia Cucullata
Salvinia cucullata
Salvinia cucullata is a unique floating fern recognized for its cupped, boat-shaped leaves that trap air and give the plant excellent buoyancy. Native to Southeast Asia, it spreads quickly across the water’s surface, providing shade for aquatic life and helping to control algae growth by limiting light penetration. Its decorative, structured foliage also makes it popular in aquascapes and pond setups.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
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Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Riparium
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Care Level: Easy
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Light Requirements: Moderate to High Light
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CO₂ Requirements: CO₂ Optional
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Placement: Floating
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Growth Characteristics: Fast-Growing, Floating Fern
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Water Parameters: Soft to Moderately Hard Water, pH 6.0–7.5
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Special Features: Cupped leaves, natural surface coverage
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Country of Origin: Southeast Asia
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Light: Moderate to high light promotes faster growth and dense coverage
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Water: Prefers still to slow-moving water with stable conditions
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Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
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Soil: Not required; free-floating on the water surface
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Placement: Best as a floating plant for shading and nutrient absorption
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Size: Leaves around 0.5–1.5 cm wide
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Rate: Very fast-growing in nutrient-rich water
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Foliage: Thick, cupped leaves with water-repellent hairs; roots dangle below the surface
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Flowering: Produces small, inconspicuous flowers above water
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Fertilizer: Benefits from liquid fertilizers if nutrients are low
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CO₂: Optional; growth mainly driven by light and nutrients
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Pruning/Propagation: Thin regularly to prevent excessive surface coverage; multiplies via fragmentation
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Special Tips: Avoid covering the entire surface to ensure oxygen exchange and light penetration below
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