Salvinia Salvinia natans

Salvinia (Salvinia natans) is a floating fern for UK ponds and water gardens. It prefers full sun to light shade and grows to about Surface. Match planting depth and give enough sun for flowers and oxygenators.

  • Sun: Full sun to light shade
  • Soil: Aquatic basket compost / loam (no rich peat fertiliser dumps)
  • Watering: Aquatic — keep crowns at correct water depth
  • Harvest: Enjoy as an ornamental display plant.
  • Difficulty: Easy

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