Fairy Moss - Azolla Caroliniana
Enhance your pond with Fairy Moss (Azolla Caroliniana), a fast-growing floating fern that creates beautiful, dense mats on the water's surface. Its color shifts from vibrant green to a striking reddish-brown depending on sunlight intensity, adding visual appeal. This plant requires no substrate and is an excellent, edible food source for Koi and Goldfish. Hardy in zones 7-10, it tolerates cold temperatures and is suitable for outdoor ponds, waterfalls, and even terrariums, offering a low-maintenance aquatic addition.
$9.94
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
818
/ 955
#818 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Scientific Name
Azolla Caroliniana
/ Azolla Caroliniana
Who it's for
- Natural Algae Inhibitor
- Boosts Pond Ecosystem Health
- Unique Texture and Color
Who should skip it
- Aggressive Growth Requires Management
- Limited Cold Tolerance
- Potential for Oxygen Depletion
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Azolla Caroliniana
Plant Type
Floating Fern
Growth Rate
Fast
Height
0.1 inches
Aquarium Placement
Floating
Substrate Requirement
Floating
CO2 Requirement
No CO2 Required
Light Requirement
Medium Light, High Light
Features
- Forms attractive, dense surface mats.
- Color changes with sunlight intensity.
- Edible food source for fish.
- Grows on waterfall ledges.
- Suitable for terrarium use.
- Tolerates cold temperatures.
- Requires no substrate.
- Easy to care for.
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality and health of the Fairy Moss upon delivery. The careful packaging ensures the plants arrive vibrant and ready for immediate placement. The core theme is reliability; users find this Azolla establishes quickly, providing excellent surface coverage and natural filtration for their ponds. While a few noted the initial portion size, the rapid growth rate quickly justifies the value, making this a highly reliable choice for aquatic gardening enthusiasts seeking healthy, thriving pond additions.
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