Pistia stratiotes
WATER LETTUCE, WATER CABBAGE
Araceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: no soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Flowers: n/a
 
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Pistia stratiotes
WATER LETTUCE, WATER CABBAGE
Araceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: no soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & oriental designs

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: aquatic areas






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