Carolina Mosquito Fern (Azolla Caroliniana) is a perennial aquatic in the Salviniaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

A tiny, free-floating aquatic fern forming dense mats on the surface of freshwater bodies.

Carolina Mosquito Fern

Carolina Mosquito Fern

Azolla Caroliniana

A tiny, free-floating aquatic fern forming dense mats on the surface of freshwater bodies.

Quick Facts

Type
aquatic
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
aquatic
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
6-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Carolina Mosquito Fern

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Salviniaceae
Genus:Azolla