Samolus valerandi

Scientific name: Samolus valerandi

Family: Samolaceae

Usual maximum size in aquariums: 6 - 12 cm (2.36 - 4.72 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 8.5

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 30°N (71.43 - 535.71ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 15 - 26 °C (59 - 78.8°F)

Reproduction of the plant: Rhizome

Origin (in the wild): North America

How fast these plants grow: Slow

Recommended substrate: Fine gravel

Demands on lighting: Bright

Ideal placement in a fish tank: Middle

Family

Samolaceae

Common Names

Thin-leaf Brookweed, Water Cabbage, Water Rose

Origin

This plant is widespread over North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Planting Area

Midground to Foreground

Propagation

This is a very easy plant to propagate. It is a rhizome plant and once a year it can be split into sections to form several plants from the one mother plant. When placing the rhizomes in the substrate never completely cover them or they will rot. Plant the rhizome so that the crown is above the substrate and there should be no problems.

Difficulty

Easy

Short Description

In the wild this is found as a marsh plant but it can be grown submerged in the aquarium. It does take a while to adapt to life under the water but eventually it will start to grow at a steady rate. They are sometimes used as a terrarium plant and will produce small flower stems with white flower heads.