Carolina Azolla Plant Care

Carolina Azolla (Azolla caroliniana) belongs to the Salviniaceae family within the Azolla genus. Carolina Azolla is native to the Americas, in eastern North America from southern Ontario southward, from the east coast west to Wisconsin and Texas, the Caribbean, and in Central and South America from southeastern Mexico (Chiapas) south to northern Argentina and Uruguay. Carolina Azolla is also known as Water Fern, Mosquito Fern, Floating Moss.

Carolina Azolla displays a floating aquatic fern growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Carolina Azolla produces tiny inconspicuous sporocarps.

Carolina Azolla thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Nutrient-rich, muddy soil or water with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Carolina Azolla to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Not applicable, grows floating on water. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Carolina Azolla can be propagated through spores, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to red water fern plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Carolina Azolla is susceptible to generally pest-free. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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