Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Salviniaceae

Genus:

Salvinia

Species:

Salvinia biloba

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, waterlogged, organic soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in slow-moving or stagnant water bodies