Editing Ceratopteris thalictroides

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{{Plant Data
  |name = Water Sprite 
  |image = Ceratopteristhalictroides.jpg
  |caption = Water Sprite 
  |species = Ceratopteris thalictroides
  |category = Stem
  |max_height = 30
  |max_width = 20
  |size_units = cm
  |difficulty = Easy
  |light_needs = High
  |min_temperature = 20
  |max_temperature = 28
  |temperature_units = C
  |growth_rate = Fast
  |min_ph = 5.0
  |max_ph = 8.0
  |min_water_hardness = 6
  |max_water_hardness = 20
  |placement = Midground
  |availability = common
}}

==Alternative names==
:{{cn|Water Sprite}}

== Environment specifics ==
:A hardy plant suitable for beginners. Requires good lighting, and will eat up nutrients to help prevent algae problems. Can over-shadow smaller plants, and if CO2 is in use can over-run the tank.

:Can be used as a floating plant, very good for tanks raising livebearers.  When rooted the crown will grow larger and larger fronds until you have to trade it in for fish food credit at your local pet store.

==Propagation==
:Like most stem plants, it can be propagated from trimmings when you prune the plant. Just float the cutting at the water surface and it will start growing roots down toward the ground. It also naturally forms little plantlets that have their own leaves and roots.

== Identification ==
:A bushy plant with lacy leaves when grown underwater and broad, rounded fronds when grown floating at the surface
[[image:Ceratopteris thalictroides rooted.jpg|thumb|left|When rooted, this plant can get huge in a matter of months]]

== External links ==
*[http://www.tropica.com/plants/plantdescription.aspx?pid=005A Tropica]

[[Category:Plants (Freshwater)]]
[[Category:Popular Freshwater Plants]]