Azolla pinnata
Azólla pinnáta
Family: Azollaceae
Genus: Azolla
Difficulty
Easy
Light
Medium to High
Growth Rate
Fast
Usage
Floating
Ideal Conditions
Temperature
10-35°C(opt: 25°C)
CO2
≤40mg/L
pH
5-8
Nutrients
Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L
Description
Azolla pinnata, also known as feathered mosquito fern, is widely distributed in tropical and temperate regions across Asia, Africa, Madagascar, and Australia. This floating plant thrives in stagnant, nutrient-rich water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and rice paddies, where it receives full sun.