Florida Mudmidget (Wolffiella gladiata)
Wolffiella gladiata, the Florida Mudmidget, is a tiny, free-floating aquatic plant native to North America, found in slow-moving or stagnant waters.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Requires constant immersion in fresh, still or slow-moving water.
Soil
Does not require soil; it floats freely on the water surface.
Temperature
Ideal growing temperatures are between 18-25 °C.
Habitat
Aquatic
Fertilizer
Generally not needed in nutrient-rich waters.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Direct sunlight promotes vigorous growth.
Requires constant immersion in fresh, still or slow-moving water.
Avoid chlorinated or polluted sources.
Does not require soil; it floats freely on the water surface.
Ideal growing temperatures are between 18-25 °C.
Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations.
Aquatic
Generally not needed in nutrient-rich waters.
Dilute liquid fertilizer may benefit in controlled environments.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Aquatic
Plant Environment
Aquatic
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.1-0.3 cm
Spread
0.1-0.3 cm
Growth Rate
Rapid
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Frond
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAlismatales
- familyAraceae
- genusWolffiella
- speciesWolffiella gladiata
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Non-toxic to pets and humans.