Tropica Salvinia minima 1-2 Grow!

You will receive: 1 cup (1-2 Grow!), ready to plant — tissue culture, free from algae, snails, and unwanted organisms.

✅ Level: Easy — Salvinia minima is a floating plant that requires minimal care and grows quickly.

Salvinia minima is a small, floating fern with round, light green leaves that quickly cover the water surface. Ideal for dimming light, absorbing excess nutrients, and providing hiding places for fish and shrimp.

🌿 Plant specifications

🚚 Delivery & Guarantee

• Delivered fresh as Tropica 1-2 Grow! tissue culture — ready to plant
• Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
• Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 working days
• Received dead? We will resolve this together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
• Free shipping from €59,-

✂️ Care

Simply place Salvinia minima on the water surface — the plant floats naturally. Regularly remove excess plants to prevent the surface from being completely covered and other plants from receiving insufficient light. No substrate or CO₂ needed.

💡 Planter's Tip

Ideal in combination with shrimp or small fish that like to hide under floating plants. Also helps reduce algae growth by absorbing excess nutrients.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Does Salvinia grow too fast?
Salvinia can grow quickly in good light. Regularly remove a portion of the plant to keep the surface open.

What is a 1-2 Grow! cup?
A tissue culture plant from Tropica, completely free of algae, snails, and other unwanted organisms.

Do I need CO₂?
No, Salvinia minima grows perfectly well without CO₂.

Is this plant suitable for a shrimp tank?
Yes, shrimp love to hide under the floating leaves and feed on the roots.

Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.