Proserpinaca palustris ''Cuba'' No. 037C
   
 
Family Haloragaceae
 
Continent North America
 
Region
 
Country of origin
 
Height 10-40 cm
 
Width 5-15 cm
 
Light requirements medium-very high
 
Temperature 10-28 °C
 
Hardness tolerance very soft-medium
 
pH tolerance 5-7,5
 
Growth slow
 
Demands medium
 
  Cultivated above water and delivered with saw-toothed leaves, which after a transitional period in the aquarium develop into long, finely denticulated, needle-like leaves. In good light conditions it turns a beautiful copper colour and its characteristic appearance is a pleasing contrast to the other plants. Making few demands, Proserpinaca palustris varies in form according to its origin. The Tropica cultivar is found on the Isla de la Juventud off Cuba. In the USA the plant is commonly known as ''mermaid weed''.
 

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