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floating fern

floating fern

Salvinia natans

Salviniaceae
Floating
Easy

Survival dashboard

Light

Medium

CO2

Not required

Temperature

10–30 °C

pH

6–8

Aquascaping

Max height2 cm
Growth rateFast
Substrateany
Origin
Price$

Trim schedule (hint)

Fast growers usually need trimming every 1–2 weeks once established.

Description

Salvinia natans is a floating fern that thrives in medium light conditions. It does not require CO2 supplementation and is relatively easy to care for. Its fast growth rate makes it a popular choice for aquariums.

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