Azolla mexicana
Mexican Mosquitofern · Mexican azolla · Mexican mosquito fern · Mexican water fern · Floating fern
Description
Source: leafsnapAzolla mexicana, the Mexican mosquito fern, is an aquatic fern native to Mexico, British Columbia and the western United States (California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Nevada).There are reports of the species also occurring in the Great Plains of the central United States, but these reports need further study for verification.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C
The Mexican mosquito fern is native to tropical regions characterized by warm and humid climates. Therefore, it has evolved to thrive in high-temperature, humid conditions. It does not respond well to abrupt changes in temperature, favoring a consistent temperature setting, especially in indoor settings. The plant usually cannot survive in cold temperatures, preferring warmer climates for optimum growth. Should the temperature fall too drastically, the plant could potentially halt its growth or even perish.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual, Perennial
- Genus
- Azolla
- Family
- Azollaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-11
- Mature Height
- 3 cm
- Mature Spread
- 5 cm to 10 cm
- Leaf Color
- Light Green, Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn