Eared Watermoss (Salvinia auriculata)
Eared Watermoss (Salvinia auriculata) is a free-floating aquatic fern that forms dense mats on the water surface, often covering entire ponds and slow-moving waterways.
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Constantly submerged or floating in freshwater.
Soil
Does not require soil; it floats freely on the water surface.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures.
Habitat
Aquatic, Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not needed; absorbs nutrients from water.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
Full sun promotes best growth.
Constantly submerged or floating in freshwater.
Essential for survival; it is an aquatic plant.
Does not require soil; it floats freely on the water surface.
Prefers warm temperatures.
Growth slows in cooler conditions.
Aquatic, Outdoor
Generally not needed; absorbs nutrients from water.
Use dilute aquatic fertilizer only in nutrient-poor water.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Fern, Aquatic
Plant Category
Foliage
Plant Environment
Aquatic, Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.01-0.05 m
Spread
Indefinite
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None, but growth slows in cooler temperatures.
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Floating, ovate to oblong, with a velvety texture on the upper surface and fine hairs on the underside.
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classPolypodiopsida
- orderSalviniales
- familySalviniaceae
- genusSalvinia
- speciesSalvinia auriculata
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No