water fern

How to Grow and Care for water fern

water fern · Azolla filiculoides
Also known as: fairy fern

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Across the EU, UK and NI it is an offence to plant or cause to grow in the wild plants listed on Schedule 9 of this order. These plants should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild and in addition are banned from sale. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

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Planting and Growing water fern

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Across the EU, UK and NI it is an offence to plant or cause to grow in the wild plants listed on Schedule 9 of this order. These plants should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild and in addition are banned from sale. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

How to Water water fern?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for water fern?

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for water fern?

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What Soil Is Best for water fern?

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What Are the Moisture Requirements for water fern?

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How to Fertilize water fern?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune water fern?

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How to Propagate water fern?

Please see cultivation notes

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How to Transplant water fern?

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How to Care for water fern in Winter?

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How to Plant water fern?

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Across the EU, UK and NI it is an offence to plant or cause to grow in the wild plants listed on Schedule 9 of this order. These plants should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild and in addition are banned from sale. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

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How to Repot water fern?

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How to Harvest water fern?

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Common Pests & Diseases

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The Toxicity of water fern

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More General Info About water fern

Attributes of water fern

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Scientific Classification

Species
Azolla filiculoides
Genus
Azolla
Family
Salviniaceae
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