Salvinia natans

Floating fern

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Free-floating aquatic fern with velvety green leaves, reproduces rapidly in stagnant water, sensitive to cold and pollution.
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Plant Details

Common Name Floating fern
Family Salviniaceae
Genus Salvinia
Species Natans
Origin Tropical Americas
Blooming Rarely flowers, reproduces via sporocarps
Leaf Color Vibrant green to purple-tinged
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

None (Floating), requires nutrient-rich stagnant water or slow-release aquatic fertilizer tablets

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Watering

Submerged in water, does not need soil watering. Keep water clean and still, replace periodically

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and photosynthesis

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Fertilization

Liquid aquatic plant fertilizer or slow-release tablets dropped into water occasionally during growing season

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Pruning

Remove excess growth to prevent overcrowding and ensure light penetration for other plants

Pest Control Algae Snail Water Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 95%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
80% – 100%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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