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Pistia stratiotes

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Pistia stratiotes Water Lettuce, Water Cabbage,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Water Plants Dense, Mat Forming, Rosette

Description:

Small floating aquatic perennial with a lettuce-like appearance. Foliage is light-green and has a hairy texture and wavy look. Great for ponds and aquariums. Grows approx. 10cm tall x 30cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

<15cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Sandy

Landscape Use(s)

Aquatic Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

None

Family Name: Origin:

Araceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: N/A

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: High

Drought: Low

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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