Mosquito Fern
Azolla caroliniana
Family: Salviniaceae
Mosquito Fern grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers still or slow-moving fresh water. Water needs: High.
Mosquito Fern Plant Guide
Mosquito Fern growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Still or slow-moving fresh water with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Mosquito Fern as 7-21 days from spores, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1 year.
Plant Overview
Mosquito Fern (Azolla caroliniana) is listed in the Salviniaceae family and categorized as a aquatic fern with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0741
- Family
- Salviniaceae
- Plant type
- Aquatic fern
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Mosquito Fern is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Still or slow-moving fresh water. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 7-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 7-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Still or slow-moving fresh water
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days from spores and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1 year. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days from spores
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1 year
Related Plants
Find, buy, swap, or sell Mosquito Fern
One World One Seed connects this plant profile to community sellers, plant swaps, storefronts, and participating garden retailers.
Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.