Plant Care Feathered Mosquitofern

Feathered Mosquitofern

Also known as

ferny azolla, green azolla, mosquito fern, water velvet and water-velvet

Taxonomy

Azolla pinnata
Azolla
Salviniaceae
Salviniales

How to care for Feathered Mosquitofern

💦 Water

How often to water your Feathered Mosquitofern

Water needs for Feathered Mosquitofern
0.5 cups
every 9

Feathered Mosquitofern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Feathered Mosquitofern in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Feathered Mosquitofern: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Feathered Mosquitofern love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Feathered Mosquitofern does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Feathered Mosquitofern in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Feathered Mosquitofern

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Feathered Mosquitofern: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Feathered Mosquitofern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Feathered Mosquitofern prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Feathered Mosquitofern Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Feathered Mosquitofern requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Feathered Mosquitofern is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Feathered Mosquitofern does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

What Are Healthy Feathered Mosquitofern Roots →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Feathered Mosquitofern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Feathered Mosquitofern Hardiness Zones →

Is Feathered Mosquitofern a Weed? →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Feathered Mosquitofern, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Feathered Mosquitofern

Feathered Mosquitofern


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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