AquaArt Proserpinaca palustris

Proserpinaca palustris or American comb leaf is a stem plant that thrives with either light green or red leaves - depending on the light conditions. It grows moderately to quickly, but requires a good supply of nutrients, sufficient CO2 and develops a splendid copper and red tint in strong light. Its leaf shape is characteristic: the comb-shaped leaves are a welcome change from other plants. In the middle and background it works particularly well as a solitaire, but it also tolerates group arrangements.

• Light requirement: medium to sunny
• Optimal temperature: 10 to 28°C
• Water values: soft to hard, very tolerant
• pH value: 5 to 7, tolerant
• Addition of CO2 and nutrients: recommended
• Propagation: cuttings

Our expert Oliver Knott recommends:
The American comb leaf is an excellent specimen plant: the interesting colour and its serrated leaves set accents - ideal for lush underwater gardens!