Azolla caroliniana - BEAKER

Description
With its blue-green leaves, the Fairy floating moss (Azolla caroliniana) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges and ponds. It prefers nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position. The Fairy floating moss is well tolerant of frost. The mat-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 2 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Azolla filiculoides, Azolla mexicana.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive red autumn colouring

leaves
The leaves of the Fairy floating moss are blue-green in colour. Fairy floating moss turns bright red in autumn.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Fairy floating moss has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mat-forming.

Water depth
0 - 5 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Fairy floating moss sets beautiful accents together with: Duckweed.

Care
This plant needs to be regularly fed with special fertiliser to ensure that it thrives and gives pleasure.

Use
Pond edge, pond