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duckweed fern

duckweed fern

Azolla filiculoides

Salviniaceae
Floating
Easy

Survival dashboard

Light

Medium

CO2

Not required

Temperature

5–30 °C

pH

5.5–7.5

Aquascaping

Max height1 cm
Growth rateFast
Substrateany
Origin
Price$

Trim schedule (hint)

Fast growers usually need trimming every 1–2 weeks once established.

Description

Azolla filiculoides (duckweed fern) is a fast-growing, easy-to-care-for plant that thrives in medium light conditions. It does not require CO2 supplementation. This plant is suitable for aquariums with a sandy substrate.

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