Azolla pinnata – Native Floating Aquatic Plant

Bring natural beauty and ecological balance to your pond or water garden with Azolla pinnata, a fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing floating plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. With its delicate, feathery fronds and ability to form lush green or reddish mats on the water’s surface, Azolla adds both visual appeal and functional value to aquatic environments.

Key Features:

• Native & Eco-Friendly: Azolla pinnata is a native species that supports local ecosystems by improving water quality and providing habitat for aquatic life.

• Natural Water Conditioner: This plant absorbs excess nutrients (like nitrogen and phosphorus), helping to reduce algae blooms and maintain healthy water conditions.

• Nitrogen-Fixing Capability: In symbiosis with Anabaena (a blue-green algae), Azolla naturally fixes atmospheric nitrogen, making it a valuable green manure or fertilizer for organic farming and permaculture.

• Fast Growth & Easy Propagation: Azolla quickly covers open water surfaces, providing shade that limits algae growth and keeps water cool.

• Great for Aquaponics & Livestock Feed: High in protein, Azolla is often used as a sustainable supplement for poultry, fish, and livestock feed.

Ideal For:

• Ponds, water gardens, and natural wetlands

• Aquaponic and hydroponic systems

• Organic farming and permaculture setups

• Eco-friendly weed control and erosion management

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade

• Water Depth: Floats freely on still or slow-moving water

• Temperature: Thrives in warm climates (15°C to 30°C)

• Maintenance: Minimal – occasional thinning may be needed to prevent overgrowth