Littorella uniflora

Littorella uniflora is a distinctive, low?growing rosette plant with thick, fleshy leaves that resemble miniature succulent blades. Found naturally on lakeshores across Europe and the Americas, it adapts beautifully to aquarium life. It spreads slowly via runners, forming a unique, structured carpet with a clean, architectural look. Tropica’s 1?2?Grow cup ensures a sterile, algae?free start for reliable establishment.
Key Features
• Thick, fleshy, grass?like leaves
• Slow?growing and low maintenance
• Tissue?culture clean and pest?free
• Forms a structured, natural carpet
• Suitable for aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums
Care Level
Easy / Medium
Placement
Foreground

How tall does it grow?
Typically 2–5 cm tall.
Does it spread?
Yes — slowly, via runners.
Does it need strong light?
It tolerates low light, but leaves grow longer in shade.
Is it delicate?
The leaves are easily damaged during maintenance, so gentle handling is best.