A fern with beautiful pinnate delicate leaves. Versatile plant that grows floating or planted.
Ceratopteris thalictroides is a fern distributed widely across tropical and subtropical regions, also known as Water Sprite. When submerged, it bears delicate deeply pinnate leaves that sway gracefully near the water surface. Highly versatile, it can be grown submerged, floating, or emersed; when floated on the surface, its roots absorb nutrients and contribute to water quality improvement. Adventitious plantlets (daughter plants) arise naturally along leaf margins, making it easy to maintain long-term once established. Grows without CO2 under medium or stronger lighting, suitable for beginners. Fast-growing and thriving even in nutrient-rich water, it also helps absorb excess nutrients. Optimal water temperature is 24–28°C.
Origem
Tropics and subtropics (Asia, Africa, and Americas)
Expectativa de vida
Perennial
Tamanho
15-40cm
Temperatura
22〜28℃
Liquid fertilizer
Grows in medium+ lighting
Baby plants form on leaf edges
Grows floating or planted in substrate
Fast growing, watch for surface coverage
Beginner. Esta é uma espécie amigável para iniciantes. Não é necessário equipamento especial ou experiência, e pode ser mantida com sucesso com uma configuração básica de cuidados.
A temperatura ideal para Water Sprite é 22〜28℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Water Sprite é Perennial. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Water Sprite normalmente atinge 15-40cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Water Sprite se alimenta de: Liquid fertilizer. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Water Sprite varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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