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
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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Feathered Mosquitofern in your home
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
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
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.
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
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
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!
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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