Salvinia auriculata

Salvinia auriculata is a tropical floating fern from Central and South America, prized for its fast growth, easy care, and nutrient-absorbing properties. Perfect for both beginners and experienced aquarists, it’s an ideal choice for new aquarium setups and natural-style aquascapes.

With its velvety green leaves and fine root structures, Salvinia provides excellent shade, shelter, and biofiltration. It’s especially popular in Betta tanks, offering gentle cover near the surface and ideal hiding places for fry and young fish.

In addition to aquariums, Salvinia auriculata thrives in garden ponds, water troughs, and other outdoor aquatic setups. For best results, place it in a warm, sunny location with calm water.

✔ Ideal for: Aquariums, Betta tanks, nano setups, garden ponds
✔ Benefits: Absorbs excess nutrients, reduces algae, oxygenates water
✔ Placement: Free-floating – no planting needed
✔ Light Requirement: Moderate to high
✔ Growth Rate: Fast-growing, great for tank cycling and surface cover