Mermaid Weed Common name: Mermaid weed Scientific name: Proserpinaca Palustris Origin: Cuba Maximum height: 14” Placement: Midground Propagation: Cuttings pH: 6.5-7.5 Temperature: 74-82F Light requirements: Medium-High CO2 Requirements: Medium-High Growth rate: Fast Care level: Medium-Hard Kingdom: Plantae Family: Haloragaceae Genus: Proserpinaca Species: P. Hippuridoides Also known as: Marsh mermaidweed,