Red Azolla
NameRed Azolla
Species NameAzolla filiculoides
Common NameRed Azolla
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container Typewater surface
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typefern fronds
Height (cm)1
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesAquatic fern known for its rapid growth, nitrogen-fixing capabilities through symbiosis with cyanobacteria, and ability to form dense floating mats.
Description
This image displays a dense mat of Red Azolla, an aquatic fern, floating on the surface of water. The individual plants are small, green, and exhibit a slightly reddish hue, which is common for Azolla species under certain environmental conditions. This specimen is not a bonsai.
