Salvinia Cucullata (Asian Watermoss) - Live Floating Aquarium Plant

Key Features

• Unique cupped leaves create an attractive floating carpet
• Helps absorb excess nutrients and reduce algae growth
• Provides natural shelter for shrimp, fry, and small fish
• Encourages biofilm growth for shrimp grazing
• No CO₂ required - suitable for low-tech aquariums

Salvinia Cucullata, also known as Asian Watermoss, is a distinctive floating fern prized for its compact, cupped leaves and attractive textured appearance. Supplied as a healthy portion, it makes an excellent addition to shrimp tanks, breeding aquariums, and planted freshwater setups.

As it grows across the water's surface, Salvinia Cucullata provides natural shade that helps reduce algae by limiting excess light while absorbing surplus nutrients from the water. Its delicate trailing roots create a safe refuge for shrimp, fish fry, and other small aquatic life, while also encouraging the growth of biofilm for natural grazing.

Easy to care for and fast growing under suitable conditions, Salvinia Cucullata thrives in low-tech aquariums without the need for added CO₂. Its unique foliage and practical benefits make it an excellent choice for aquarists looking to create a healthy, natural-looking freshwater aquarium.

Growing Conditions

• Moderate to bright lighting
• Temperature: 20-30°C
• pH: 6.0-8.0
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Placement: Floating
• CO₂: Not required

Care Tips

For best growth, allow Salvinia Cucullata to float freely on the water's surface in areas with gentle water movement. Avoid excessive surface agitation and condensation, as constantly wet leaves can slow growth. Occasional liquid fertiliser can help maintain healthy, vibrant foliage in nutrient-poor aquariums.

This plant is grown in an aquarium which is home to a small snail colony. While every care is taken to remove snails, some babies or eggs may remain.

These are live aquatic plants. While we take every precaution to ship healthy, pathogen-free plants, we cannot guarantee the health of any existing animals in your pond or aquarium. Buyers are responsible for quarantining and introducing plants safely. Some plants may appear slightly distorted or roots may become detached when received due to packaging, however the plants will return to normal in time after introduction to your pond or aquarium.