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Mosquito Fern (Azolla caroliniana), also known as Fairy Moss, is a floating plant that is native to the Southeastern United States. It has a lovely texture and green coloration, and it often turns a reddish hue with maturity, depending on its lighting. It carries symbiotic Anabaena, a blue-green algae which helps the Mosquito Fern to actually fertilize other aquatic plants through nitrogen release. This hardy plant propagates very quickly and can provide shade to areas of the aquarium or pond, which will encourage more reclusive species to come out of hiding. This is a truly beautiful and very beneficial plant for aquariums and ponds with gentle water flow.
Care is extremely easy for Mosquito Fern. It can thrive in a relatively wide pH range as well as moderate to high lighting. Its only major specific requirement is that, like many floating plants, it reportedly does not do well with a high level of surface agitation.
| Common Name | Fairy Moss |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Azolla caroliniana |
| Container/Amount | Scoop |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 1 inch |
| Soil Condition | Aquatic |
| Water Needs | High |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
