Azolla filiculoides
FAIRY MOSS, PACIFIC MOSQUITO FERN
Salviniaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen fern

Hardiness zones: 7-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: no soil, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.01m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT, Europe-W Russia, UK, North Africa, SW Asia-Middle East, India-Subcontinent, China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan, Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, North America, USA, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America

Other Botanical Names: Azolla arbuscula, A. magellanica, A. squamosa

Other Common Names: Red Water Fern, Red Azolla

 
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Azolla filiculoides
FAIRY MOSS, PACIFIC MOSQUITO FERN
Salviniaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen fern

Hardiness zones: 7-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: no soil, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.01m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & oriental designs

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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