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Azolla Caroliniana (Mosquito Fern)
Azolla is a small, fast-growing floating aquatic plant that forms dense surface coverage in planted tanks and pond setups. Also known as Mosquito or Water Fern, it’s a popular choice amongst aquarium hobbyists and pond enthusiasts.
Its tiny overlapping leaves resemble miniature water ferns, making it a great option for anyone in search of a unique, low-tech floater. Azolla is primarily green, but can produce a reddish-purple hue when kept under high lighting. It is a very fast-growing plant that will require periodic harvesting to prevent light blockage. Floating plants offer several benefits such as algae control, improved water quality and a sense of security for tropical fish.
Azolla Mosquito Fern
$7.99 USD
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Usually ships in 1-2 business days from our fulfillment center
READ ME: Our aquarium plants vary in growth forms and will require time to transition to submerged or emersed conditions. We do our best to clean and inspect all plants prior to shipping but do not guarantee them to be snail free unless tissue culture is purchased.
Tissue culture plants are cultivated in sterile lab settings ensuring your plant is free from pests, snails and algae! These are young specimen that are grown in emersed forms. Gel should always be removed prior to planting.
Live plants are susceptible to stress and damage from transit. - This may appear in the form of minimal melt, leaf loss, cosmetic damage, etc. Refunds or replacements will not be issued for plants with viable root systems or that die out of our care.
Tissue culture plants are cultivated in sterile lab settings ensuring your plant is free from pests, snails and algae! These are young specimen that are grown in emersed forms. Gel should always be removed prior to planting.
Live plants are susceptible to stress and damage from transit. - This may appear in the form of minimal melt, leaf loss, cosmetic damage, etc. Refunds or replacements will not be issued for plants with viable root systems or that die out of our care.
Azolla is a small, fast-growing floating aquatic plant that forms dense surface coverage in planted tanks and pond setups. Also known as Mosquito or Water Fern, it’s a popular choice amongst aquarium hobbyists and pond enthusiasts.
Its tiny overlapping leaves resemble miniature water ferns, making it a great option for anyone in search of a unique, low-tech floater. Azolla is primarily green, but can produce a reddish-purple hue when kept under high lighting. It is a very fast-growing plant that will require periodic harvesting to prevent light blockage. Floating plants offer several benefits such as algae control, improved water quality and a sense of security for tropical fish.
| Common Name | Azolla / Mosquito Fern / Fairy Moss |
| Care | Easy |
| Lighting | Moderate |
| CO2 | Recommended |
| Suggested Placement | Aquariums or ponds with gentle flow |
| Propagation | Separate floaters |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast |
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