Feathered Mosquitofern (Azolla pinnata)
Feathered Mosquitofern (Azolla pinnata) is a free-floating aquatic fern known for its rapid growth and nitrogen-fixing capabilities, often forming dense mats on water surfaces.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Keep constantly submerged in freshwater.
Soil
Does not require soil; floats on water.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures between 15-25°C.
Habitat
Aquatic
Fertilizer
Benefits from phosphorus and potassium.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Too much shade can reduce growth and color intensity.
Keep constantly submerged in freshwater.
It is an aquatic plant and cannot survive out of water.
Does not require soil; floats on water.
Thrives in warm temperatures between 15-25°C.
Growth slows significantly below 10°C.
Aquatic
Benefits from phosphorus and potassium.
Nitrogen is fixed by symbionts; avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Aquatic
Plant Environment
Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.01-0.03 m
Spread
0.1-0.5 m
Growth Rate
Very fast
Dormancy
None, but growth slows in cold temperatures
Leaf Color
Green, Reddish-brown
Leaf Type
Scale-like, overlapping
Weed Status
Yes
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classPolypodiopsida
- orderSalviniales
- familySalviniaceae
- genusAzolla
- speciesAzolla pinnata
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No