Purple Duckweed ~[RARE]~ 100+ Organic Mexican Duckweed Plants - $11 - (Laredo, TX)

Jerry's Aquatic Plant StoreCustomer Support HoursMon-Fri (8am - 11pm) HOME ABOUT US FEEDBACK CONTACT US This Rare Purple Duckweed is known by locals in Mexico to have a higher nutrient content then common (green) duckweed. Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6.0-8.0 pH Lighting Requirements: High Temperature: 38 to 95 °F Nutrient Requirement: Moderate $10.75DESCRIPTION This Rare Purple Duckweed is known by locals in Mexico (Monterrey) aquaponics system to have a higher nutrient content then the common green duckweed. Purple Duckweed will provide you an organic source of protein and a couple of other nutritional benefits. The purple color is due to the presence of a subtype of flavonoid compounds called anthocyanins, anthocyanins are the pigments that give red, purple, and blue plants their rich coloring. In addition to acting as antioxidants, anthocyanins offer anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-cancer benefits. Which in terms is a win win for your Tilapia, Chickens, Turtles, Ducks, etc. A natural source of heath care for your animals that carries up the food chain to you. Additional InformationPurple Duckweed is grown on a nursery and is not collected from a wild a source, which means no risk of introducing dangerous pathogens and other chemicals that leach out from storm drainage or farms. Purple Duckweed is pesticide and fertilizer free. Caring For Purple Duckweed Light and a good source of nutrients is key on growing Purple Duckweed. No CO2 is needed since the plant is a surface floating plant, algae is usually not a problem since the Purple Duckweed covers the surface of the water, if algae does appear its usually during the winter months. Yellow leaves can indicate signs of too little nutrition. In case you see bleaching/yellowing its recommend to lower the water volume so that the roots are closer to the substrate in your tank, to better obtain the nutrients. Unless you have a healthy system set up, in that case the fish wast will provide the nutrient…

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