Mosquito Fern (Azolla Filiculoides) is a perennial aquatic fern in the Salviniaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Azolla filiculoides is a small, free-floating aquatic fern native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Americas. It forms rapidly expanding mats on water surfaces.
Mosquito Fern
Azolla Filiculoides
Azolla filiculoides is a small, free-floating aquatic fern native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Americas. It forms rapidly expanding mats on water surfaces.
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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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