The plant Proserpinaca Palustris is native to the united states and south america. It is know also as Mermaid Weed since the shape of the leafs sometimes resemble the tail of a mermaid It is a good aquatic plant for the beginners in the hobby because it easily adapts to changing conditions. It is a very easy plant to care for and to spread. This plant reproduce by stem cutting. The shape of the leafs is one of the most beautiful features of this plant. As any other stem plant these are ship as cuttings without roots. Once planted the plant will produce roots overtime. Trimming is possible once the plant produces new leaves