Giant Duckweed

Scientific Name: Spirodela polyrhiza

Appearance: bright green fronds (up to 1 cm) with dark red underbellies and multiple hairlike roots.

Growth: It reproduces rapidly through budding. Under optimal conditions, it can double its biomass in just a matter of days

Tank Placement: free-floating

Temperature: 41–95°F

Light: moderate-to-high

Difficulty: Easy-medium

CO₂: Not required

*Pictures in description are similar to but not exact