Velvet Water Spangles

Lighting:

• Intensity: Velvet Water Spangles prefers moderate to bright light. It can tolerate lower light levels, but its growth will slow down.

• Type of Light: Full-spectrum lighting is best to mimic natural sunlight and promote healthy growth.

• Duration: It thrives with about 10-12 hours of light per day. Keeping a regular light cycle helps prevent it from becoming too leggy.

pH:

• Range: This plant thrives in a slightly acidic to neutral pH range, typically between 6.0 and 7.5.

• Optimal pH: The ideal pH for Velvet Water Spangles is around 6.5 to 7.0for optimal growth.

Water Flow:

• Flow: Velvet Water Spangles prefers calm or slow-moving water. It can tolerate gentle currents, but strong water flow can damage the delicate floating fronds or prevent it from spreading.

• Placement: It should be placed in areas with minimal water movement to encourage the best growth and coverage.

Maintenance:

• Trimming: Velvet Water Spangles grows quickly and may need regular trimming to control its spread. If the plant covers the water surface too much, it can block light from reaching lower plants or animals.

• Cleaning: Remove any decaying or dead leaves to prevent water contamination. Since it floats, it’s also prone to collecting debris on the water surface, so regular cleaning is needed.

• Nutrient Requirements: Velvet Water Spangles does not require much fertilization but can benefit from occasional supplementation with liquid fertilizers if the water is nutrient-poor.

• Water Changes: Regular water changes (10-20% every 1-2 weeks) are recommended to keep the water quality high and prevent any build-up of organic waste from decaying leaves.

Overall, Velvet Water Spangles is easy to care for if kept in a calm, well-lit environment with slightly acidic to neutral pH water. Regular trimming and maintenance ensure that it doesn’t overtake the enclosure and continues to thrive.