Azolla

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Azolla
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Fact sheet

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Typeaquatic fern

“Azolla, Azolla pinnata, an aquatic fern from the Azollacea plant family” — Azolla | Diseases and Pests, Description, Uses, Propagation

Days to germination7–10 days

“Starting with a small inoculum of about 100-200 grams per square meter can result in full coverage within 7-10 days” — Azolla Cultivation Guide: Key Tips and Practical Insights - GekBuzz

Waterstagnant or slow-moving freshwater

“It thrives in stagnant or slow-moving freshwater” — Azolla Cultivation Guide: Key Tips and Practical Insights - GekBuzz

Soil pH4.5–7.5

“It requires a pH range of 4.5 to 7.5” — Azolla Cultivation Guide: Key Tips and Practical Insights - GekBuzz

Spacing2–4.7 in

“The ideal conditions for azolla growth are in standing water that is 4 to 7 pH and between 5 and 12 cm (2.0–4.7 in)” — Azolla | Diseases and Pests, Description, Uses, Propagation

Propagationseed

“Azolla is first cultivated by seeding,either by throwing or gently rubbing Azolla in your hands and spreading it in.a prepared pit or pond.” — Azolla | Diseases and Pests, Description, Uses, Propagation

Pestsazolla weevil (water fern weevil), stenopelmus rufinasus, snails, aquatic insects

“Azolla weevil (Water Fern Weevil) Stenopelmus rufinasus” — Azolla | Diseases and Pests, Description, Uses, Propagation

Diseasesrhizoctonia, pythium

“fungal infections like Rhizoctonia and Pythium under poor water conditions” — Azolla Cultivation Guide: Key Tips and Practical Insights - GekBuzz

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