Carolina Mosquitofern (Azolla caroliniana) is a free-floating aquatic fern that forms dense mats on the water surface, often turning reddish in sunlight.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep constantly moist or submerged in fresh water.
Soil
Does not require soil; floats freely on the water surface.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Aquatic, Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Generally not needed due to nitrogen fixation.
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Full sun can induce red coloration.
Keep constantly moist or submerged in fresh water.
Does not require soil; floats freely on the water surface.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Ideal range 18-25°C; sensitive to frost.
Aquatic, Outdoor, Greenhouse
Generally not needed due to nitrogen fixation.
Use sparingly if growth is stunted.
Plant Type
Aquatic
Plant Category
Foliage
Plant Environment
Aquatic, Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.01-0.03 m
Spread
0.1-0.3 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Dies back in cold temperatures, may overwinter in warmer climates
Leaf Color
Green, Red
Leaf Type
Scale-like
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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