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.