Guides

Floating Plants

Mosquito Fern (Azolla filiculoides)

Mosquito fern is a tiny floating fern that turns red in strong light and fixes its own nitrogen. Here is how to grow and control Azolla.

Plants

Mosaic Plant (Ludwigia sedioides)

The mosaic plant forms rosettes of diamond-shaped leaves on the water surface, with yellow flowers. Here is how to grow Ludwigia sedioides.

Plants

Brazilian Pennywort (Hydrocotyle leucocephala)

Brazilian pennywort is a fast, easy plant with round leaves that can grow rooted or floating. Here is how to grow Hydrocotyle leucocephala.

Plants

Duckweed (Lemna minor)

Duckweed is a tiny floating plant that grows incredibly fast. It soaks up nitrate and shades the tank, but it can take over. Here is how to manage it.