About
Salvinia auriculata is a free-floating aquatic fern producing rosettes of oval, ribbed, green fronds on the water surface. A rewarding and ornamental aquatic plant for a heated greenhouse pond or warm aquarium.
About the genus
Salvinia are free-floating aquatic ferns producing rosettes of oval, ribbed fronds on the water surface. Grown as ornamental aquatic plants in heated greenhouse ponds and warm aquariums.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.