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Salvinia minima

Tiny floating plant without roots that tends to grow exponentially. Originally from South and Central America tropics.

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Growing profile

At a glance

Plant type
semi-aquatic
Size
micro <4cm
Light
Bright Indirect
Humidity
60%–100%

Native context

Where it belongs

Countries
Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
Ecosystems
Dry forest, Moist forest, Rainforest, Temperate forest, Temperate rainforest, Wet forest
Elevation
Lowland (0–500 m), Submontane (500–1,000 m)
Flowering
Unknown

About this plant

Tiny floating plant without roots that tends to grow exponentially. Originally from South and Central America tropics.

Stable BJURNY record: tx_11066384046647ec9a21