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Azolla pinnata

Azólla pinnáta

Family: Azollaceae
Genus: Azolla

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Floating

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

10-35°C(opt: 25°C)

CO2

≤40mg/L

pH

5-8

Nutrients

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.

Azolla pinnata

Growth Rate

Fast

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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