Water Velvet (Azolla caroliniana)
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Water Velvet
Water Velvet
Azolla caroliniana
Floating
18 -24 °C (64.4-75.2°F)
Max Height
2 cm (0.8")
Max Width
3 cm (1.2")
Contents
Alternative Names and Variants[edit]
- Water Velvet, Fairy Moss
Environment Specifics[edit]
- A decorative fern best kept in high light tanks.
Identification[edit]
- A tiny floating fern housing blue-green algae in its leaves. These algae are capable of absorbing nitrogen from the air, which can then be used by the plant.
