Water Lettuce
Enhance your pond with the Water Lettuce, a popular tropical, free-floating aquatic plant. Its velvety, rosette-shaped leaves grow up to 8 inches long, resembling a small cabbage and adding a unique aesthetic. The dense, feathery roots hang below the surface, naturally filtering water and providing habitat. This fast-growing plant thrives in full sun to partial shade, requires no substrate, and easily propagates, making it an ideal and low-maintenance addition to any water garden.
$4.75
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
818
/ 955
#818 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
-74%
Below average
Scientific Name
Pistia Stratiotes "Rosetta"
/ Pistia Stratiotes "Rosetta"
Who it's for
- Natural Water Purifier
- Instant Shade and Shelter
- Effortless Surface Coverage
Who should skip it
- Aggressive Growth Potential
- Not Cold Hardy
- Requires Regular Thinning
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Pistia Stratiotes "Rosetta"
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
Up to 6 inches
Mature Spread
6" - 8"
Minimum Water Temperature
65 degrees F (18.33 C)
Hardiness Zone
Z8-10
Root Depth
6-8 inches
Placement
Free-floats on water surface
Features
- Tropical, free-floating pond plant
- Velvety, rosette-shaped leaves
- Natural water filtration
- Provides habitat for aquatic life
- Easy to propagate
- Thrives in sun to part shade
- No substrate required
- A favorite food for koi
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality and robust health of the Water Lettuce upon delivery. Reviewers frequently note the plants arrive vibrant and perfectly packaged, minimizing transit shock. This high initial quality ensures remarkable ease of use; the plants quickly establish themselves and begin thriving in diverse pond settings. They offer immediate, effective natural filtration and shade, confirming they are a reliable and worthwhile addition for enhancing pond ecosystems.
Still have a question?
Ask Hayley anything about this product before you decide.