Aquatic Plant Care Guide

Universal Quarantine (All Plants)

  • Rinse using aquarium water (NOT tap at first).
  • Place in a clean container with aquarium water.
  • Provide gentle light for 24–48 hours.
  • Optional: low-flow air stone.
  • Remove any melted leaves before adding to tank/pond.

Salvinia Minima

Aquarium Care
  • Lighting: Medium–High
  • Flow: Low
  • Growth: Fast
  • Trim weekly to prevent light blockage.
Pond Care
  • Warm-season plant; above 65°F.
  • Avoid waterfalls.
  • Start with a visible handful.
  • Remove before frost.

Giant Duckweed

Aquarium Care
  • Lighting: Low–High
  • Flow: Low
  • Growth: Very fast
  • Great for nutrients; scoop excess weekly.
Pond Care
  • Very hardy outdoors.
  • Start with a larger batch.
  • May need thinning in summer.

Red Root Floater

Aquarium Care
  • Lighting: Medium–High
  • Flow: Very low
  • Requires iron for red color.
  • Keep leaves dry.
Pond Care
  • Prefers warm water (72–85°F).
  • Provide partial shade.
  • Start with multiple pieces.
  • Bring indoors below 65°F.

Water Lettuce

Aquarium Care (Open-Top Only)
  • Lighting: Medium–High
  • Flow: Low
  • Leaves must stay dry.
Pond Care
  • Thrives in summer.
  • Space plants apart.
  • Start with medium batch.
  • Remove before frost.

Amazon Frogbit

Aquarium Care
  • Lighting: Medium
  • Flow: Very low
  • Long roots provide cover.
  • Keep leaves dry.
Pond Care
  • Great for calm corners.
  • Start with visible amount.
  • Not frost-tolerant.

Pearl Weed

Aquarium Care
  • Lighting: Medium–High
  • CO₂ helps compact growth.
  • Trim and replant for thickness.
Pond Care
  • Good in shallow edges.
  • Start with larger bunch.
  • Not frost-tolerant.

Moneywort

Aquarium Care
  • Lighting: Low–Medium
  • Very hardy
  • Trim tops to bush out.
Pond Care
  • Can grow emersed or submerged.
  • Start with multiple stems.
  • Remove before hard freeze.