🌿 All About Proserpinaca palustris – Growow TC Plant

Proserpinaca palustris, commonly known as Mermaid Weed, is a stunning stem plant prized for its serrated, saw-toothed leaves and color transition from green to vibrant orange-red under ideal conditions. It's a favorite for aquascapers who want a unique texture and pop of color in midground or background layouts.

🔍 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Proserpinaca palustris

• Common Names: Mermaid Weed, Saw-Tooth Plant

• Origin: North & Central America

• Plant Type: Stem plant

• TC Source: Growow Tissue Culture (lab-grown and disease-free)

🌱 Appearance & Growth

• Leaf Shape: Finely serrated or saw-toothed, lace-like leaves

• Coloration: Starts green, shifts to reddish-orange with strong light & CO₂

• Height: 15–40 cm

• Growth Pattern: Upright stem plant with moderate growth speed

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: Medium to high (high light brings out red tones)

• CO₂: Strongly recommended for best color and form

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil or aqua soil preferred

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 20–28°C

  • pH: 5.5–7.5

  • Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

🌟 Growow TC Plant Benefits

• Free from snails, algae, and pesticides

• Grown in sterile lab conditions – perfect for sensitive tanks

• Healthy roots and shoots that adapt quickly after planting

✂️ Care & Maintenance

• Trimming: Top and replant cuttings to maintain shape and density

• Spacing: Plant stems a few centimeters apart to allow bushy growth

• Fertilization: Needs iron and micronutrients for red coloration

• Flow: Moderate water flow encourages sturdier stems

🐠 Aquascaping Use

• Best used in midground or background areas

• Ideal for Dutch-style and nature aquascapes

• Contrasts beautifully with green or fine-leafed plants

• Offers hiding spots for shrimp and small fish

✅ Why Choose Proserpinaca palustris?

• Unique leaf shape adds striking texture to layouts

• Color shift provides dynamic visual interest

• Compatible with many aquascaping themes

• Easy to grow with CO₂ and good light

💡 Pro Tip: Place near a filter outlet or in a high-flow area to keep stems upright and promote symmetrical leaf development.