Proserpinaca Palustris 'Mermaid Weed' (Emersed)
Proserpinaca Palustris 'Mermaid Weed' is a stunning and highly sought-after stem plant known for its unique serrated foliage and vibrant orange, bronze, and red colouration under stronger lighting. Its unusual leaf shape and striking appearance make it an exceptional feature or background plant for planted aquariums and high-end aquascapes.
As a colourful stem plant, Mermaid Weed develops its best colours in nutrient-rich aquariums with stronger lighting and stable conditions. This emersed-grown specimen develops strong root systems and transitions well into aquarium conditions with proper care.
At N8 Aquatics, our plants are carefully quarantined before sale to help ensure they arrive healthy, clean, and pest-free.
Species Snapshot
- Size Sold: Healthy emersed stem bunch
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Lighting: Moderate to high
- CO2: Recommended
- Difficulty: Moderate
Recommended Setup
- Ideal as a feature or background stem plant
- Best suited to nutrient-rich aquariums
- Colouration intensifies under stronger lighting and fertilisation
- Excellent for high-tech planted aquariums and aquascapes
Care Requirements
- Temperature: 22–28°C
- pH: 6.0 – 7.5
- Maintenance: Moderate regular trimming encourages healthy compact growth
Why Buy From N8 Aquatics
- Healthy quarantined plants
- Strong root systems
- Carefully selected quality specimens
- Carefully packed with care
Pickup Information
N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only store in Central Queensland.
Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.
Please ensure you are able to collect your order before placing it.
Important
All plants sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to established aquariums with appropriate water parameters for the species being kept.
Emersed vs Submersed — Which Grown Form Should You Choose?
Submersed plants are grown fully underwater and are already adapted to aquarium life, so they settle into a planted tank with minimal melt — the best pick for aquascapes and established aquariums.
Emersed plants are nursery-grown above the waterline, ideal for terrariums, paludariums and wabi-kusa. Submerged in an aquarium they typically melt back and regrow as submersed foliage — more so in low-tech tanks without added CO2 — but recover well with good lighting and nutrients.
Choose your preferred grown form above. Every plant is nursery-grown, dispatched from our Rockhampton fishroom, with live arrival guaranteed and shipping Australia-wide.