Species Name: Lemna minor

Common Name: Duckweed

Defining Characteristics: 

• Small, oval-shaped leaf no more than 1/4 inch long
• Floats on the surface of water
• Often used in ponds & aquariums

Tank Position: Surface

Josh's Frogs offers a wide variety of aquarium and fish supplies for all of your aquatic needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 40-90°

Growing Conditions: Free-floating 

Lighting: Low - Moderate

pH requirements: 6.0 - 8.5

CO₂ Requirements: Low 

Growth Rate: Very Fast 

Height: N/A 

Origin: North America 

Regional Locality: Worldwide distribution in ponds or slow-moving habitats

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-10

Suggested Animal Terrarium/ Vivarium Use:

Aquatic 

• Frogs & Toads ✔
• Lizards & turtles ✔
• Aquatic Set-ups ✔

Care Notes: Multiplies very rapidly—needs to be thinned out periodically, especially if growing other types of plants or feeding flake foods to fish, etc. Makes a great treat for goldfish and aquatic turtles.

Shipping Notes: As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly and removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. 

• Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered
• Not guaranteed snail-free
• Comes in a 4 oz. cup