Azolla Mosquito Fern 1 Cup - Live Floating Aquarium Plant - Water Velvet Fairy Moss - Azolla filiculoides

Add a lush, natural layer to your water garden with Azolla Mosquito Fern, also known as Water Velvet or Fairy Moss. This fast-growing floating fern forms a dense green (sometimes reddish) mat across the water surface, making it perfect for ponds, aquariums, and water features.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It:

• ✔️ Fast-growing floating plant for instant coverage
• ✔️ Helps shade water & reduce algae growth
• ✔️ Popular for aquariums, ponds, and container water gardens
• ✔️ Can assist with natural nitrogen fixation
• ✔️ Soft, velvety texture creates a unique visual effect

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• 1 cup of live Azolla (Mosquito Fern)
• Fresh, healthy floating portions ready to place in water
• May arrive green or with reddish tones depending on conditions

🌿 Care Instructions:

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Floating plant (no planting required)
• pH: 4.5 – 7 preferred
• Climate: Best in warm, temperate to tropical conditions
• Growth: Spreads quickly across still or slow-moving water

🌱 Growth & Benefits:
Azolla forms a dense surface layer that helps:

• Reduce sunlight penetration (limits algae growth)
• Provide shelter for fish and aquatic life
• Improve the natural balance of your water feature

⚠️ Important Notes:

• Best suited for outdoor ponds or controlled aquariums
• Fast spreader—easy to manage by removing excess
• Not recommended for natural waterways (avoid releasing into the wild)

Common Name: Azolla Mosquito Fern
Scientific Name: Azolla caroliniana
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Floating plant (no planting required)
Soil: Aquatic environment
Hardiness Zones: 8-11
Growth Habit: Spreads quickly across water surface
Format: Live plant, 1 cup