Salvinia cucullata – portion – floating plant

Salvinia cucullata – portion – floating plant

You wil receive a similar sized plant to the one in the pciture

The “Asian watermoss” is a particularly attractive floating fern species from tropical Asia where it occurs in sunny, still waters. 
Optimal growth conditions provided – plenty of light, rather high temperatures and nutrient-rich water – this Salvinia develops an interesting look with hood-like, rolled up leaves. It is scientifically named after that structure (from latin cucullus, cone or hood). With its side branches, the plant develops a dense floating mat with a comb-like look.
However it also thrives under suboptimal conditions, with about one centimeter long, flat leaves, resembling Salvinia minima. The upper side of the leaves is densely set with hairs, giving the plant a velvety look. It has a pale, somewhat blueish green tone.