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Ceratopteris thalictroides

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Quick Facts

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Common name: Water sprite

Origin: Asia

Position in Aquarium: Background

Grows up to (cm): 40 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Medium pace

Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.

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Express Delivery is our fastest and most reliable option. Orders are fully trackable, delivered within a one-hour time slot, and covered by our replacement guarantee if plants are damaged due to delivery delays. It’s ideal if you want extra peace of mind and plants arriving exactly as they left us.

Tracked 24 is a great value option and usually arrives within a couple of days.

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Ceratopteris thalictroides is a fast-growing aquatic fern with finely divided, feathery leaves, often compared to Water Wisteria, though its growth habit is lighter and more fern-like. The delicate branching adds movement and texture, creating a soft contrast alongside broader-leaved plants.

In good light, and especially with the addition of CO2, this plant grows quickly and can reach the water’s surface in smaller aquariums. Its rapid nutrient uptake helps reduce excess nutrients in the water, making it useful for limiting algae and keeping tanks stable, particularly in beginner setups.

Although technically a floating plant, Ceratopteris thalictroides can also be planted in the substrate. It does not develop deep roots, so it’s best suited to gentle flow and lighter substrates where it can anchor without being buried.

Ceratopteris thalictroides (Water sprite) Aquafleur
Ceratopteris thalictroides (Water sprite) Aquafleur
Ceratopteris thalictroides (Water sprite) Aquafleur

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Your plants will be wrapped with recyclable Honey Comb wrap - sounds cool because it is :). It interlocks which means we don't need to use tape either, reducing our impact on the environment.

Not only is delivery fast with DPD Express but it's also green as they offset all the carbon their vehicles produce. Guilt free delivery which we're very proud of...

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