Spathiphyllum

These are amphibious plants that can be cultivated in flowerpots. Their leaves are sturdy and their growth is slow but regular.

Spathiphyllum wallisii

The spathy usually dies within a few months if it is permanently underwater. However, some aquarists manage to keep them alive for longer periods, without any apparent explanation. Nevertheless, it is best to cultivate this plant partly outside water - which should be soft and slightly acid - for a few months if you have kept it totally submerged. Size: 40 cm.

• Alternanthera
• Echinodorus
• Elodea and Egeria
• Spathiphyllum
• Nymphaea