Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes)
Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is a free-floating aquatic plant with a rosette of velvety leaves and a trailing root system.
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Sunlight
Prefers bright light.
Watering
Keep consistently moist or floating in freshwater.
Soil
Does not require soil; floats freely in water.
Temperature
Warm temperatures are ideal.
Habitat
Aquatic, Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly during growth.
Care Requirements
Prefers bright light.
Full sun to partial shade outdoors; bright indirect light indoors.
Keep consistently moist or floating in freshwater.
Essential for aquatic life, avoid drying out.
Does not require soil; floats freely in water.
Warm temperatures are ideal.
Prefers 18-28°C; sensitive to frost.
Aquatic, Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilize sparingly during growth.
Use diluted balanced liquid fertilizer; avoid over-fertilization.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Aquatic
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Environment
Aquatic, Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.1-0.3 m
Spread
0.2-0.5 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Weed Status
Yes
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAlismatales
- familyAraceae
- genusPistia
- speciesPistia stratiotes
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No