| Scientific Name: | Pistia Stratiotes |
| Common Name: | Water Lettuce |
| Substrate: | not applicable |
| Lighting: | bright |
| pH value: | 6.5 to 7.0 |
| Hardness: | 3 to 6odH |
| Temperature: | 72oF (22oC) |
| Height: | A large floating plant ( cm) |
| Distribution: | Found in most tropical zones |
| Characteristics: | A floating plant with leaves in a rosette pattern. Trailing roots may reach one foot in length. |
| Aquarium use: | floater, used to provide shade and cover. |
