Water Lettuce

🌿 Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) | Floating Aquarium & Pond Plant

Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is a classic floating plant known for its beautiful, rosette-shaped leaves that resemble small heads of lettuce. Its soft, velvety foliage and long dangling roots provide excellent cover and natural filtration for ponds and aquariums. Water Lettuce thrives in calm, nutrient-rich waters, helping to shade your aquatic environment and reduce algae growth.

🌟 Key Features:

• Natural Filtration: Absorbs excess nutrients, improving water quality.

• Floating Growth: Perfect for ponds, water gardens, and outdoor tubs.

• Aesthetic Appeal: Velvety green leaves form charming rosettes atop the water surface.

• Fish & Wildlife Benefits: Provides shade and protection for fish, frogs, and other aquatic life.

🌱 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high; prefers full sun in outdoor ponds.

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5; temperature 70–85°F (21–29°C)

• Placement: Floating on the water surface; no planting needed.

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Reduces algae by blocking light and absorbing excess nutrients.

• Creates a natural, lush surface for ponds and outdoor water features.

• Provides refuge for fry, shrimp, and aquatic critters.

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as a small portion of loose,  Lettuce rosettes (approximately 1–2 plants, depending on size and season).

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Water Lettuce is sensitive to frost and should not be used in outdoor settings during freezing temperatures. In tropical and subtropical climates, this plant can spread rapidly. Always monitor and maintain responsibly.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

We will NOT ship Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) to the following states or territories due to legal restrictions:

Alabama (AL), California (CA), Florida (FL), Louisiana (LA), Mississippi (MS), South Carolina (SC), Texas (TX), Wisconsin (WI), Ohio (OH), Maine (ME), Puerto Rico (PR).

Please respect local regulations and do not release this plant into natural waterways. Always follow state laws and practice responsible plant care.