Species salvinia
lime-green foliage

salvinia

Salvinia natans

Salvinia natans, commonly known as floating fern or watermoss, is an aquatic free-floating plant species that originates from tropical and subtropical areas. It grows in highly nutrient-rich and warm waters such as ponds, lakes and slow-moving streams with depths up to 4 meters. Salvinia natans has a vibrant green, slightly succulent and finely haired foliage that divides into two ranks of oval-shaped leaflets. It is ideally cultivated in groups in shallow water or on the edges of a water tank. The plant can also be grown successfully in natural ponds with plenty of shade and a depth of at least 1.5 meters.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Stem Propagation,Division,Spore Propagation,Asexual Reproduction

Hardiness Zone:

10 - 11

Flowers:

Non-flowering Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,tan

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Salvinia natans is a floating aquatic plant that should typically be watered once every other day. Each watering should last for about 10-15 minutes. The water should be tepid (not cold), and is ideally done in the morning or early afternoon. If the water levels become low, the plant should be watered more often.

sunlight

Salvinia natans is a plant species that requires around 8-10 hours of direct sunlight every day in order to thrive. It should receive full sun during the morning, and then should be shaded from direct sunlight during the afternoon. It should also be planted in a location where it can obtain moderate indirect light for the rest of the day. While it thrives in full sun, it can tolerate light shade in the afternoon and still produce enough foliage to be considered a healthy plant. Salvinia natans should be placed in a location that ensures it can receive direct sun during the morning and then be sheltered from excessive heat and direct sun in the afternoon in order to maximize its growth.

pruning

Salvinia (Salvinia natans) should be pruned once per month. Pruning should consist of removing dead or dying leaves. Small amounts of leaves can be trimmed back to keep the plant looking neat and tidy. It is important to prune carefully around the roots of the plant, as this encourages the growth of new leaves. Pruning should be done with a sharp pair of scissors and not with brute force. Salvinia should not be pruned more than once per month, as doing so can cause stunted growth and damage to the plant.

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Starts Flowering

Salvinia natans typically starts flowering in the summer months, usually between June and August.

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