Feathered Mosquito Fern
NameFeathered Mosquito Fern
Species NameAzolla filiculoides
Common NameFeathered Mosquito Fern
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typepond
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typescale-like fronds
Height (cm)1
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesForms dense, floating mats; capable of rapid propagation; known for its nitrogen-fixing symbiosis with cyanobacteria; foliage often turns reddish in strong sunlight.
Description
This specimen displays a vibrant, dense mat of Feathered Mosquito Fern, characterized by its small, overlapping, scale-like fronds. The foliage exhibits a striking color gradient from green to reddish-brown, indicating exposure to sunlight. It thrives as a floating aquatic plant, forming extensive colonies on the water's surface.
