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Ceratopteris thalictroides
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Ceratopteris thalictroides

Water Fern, Aquatic Fern

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Ferns Medium care
Light
Sun Growing, Semi Shade
Water
Requires More (must stay in water)
Size
Height / Length: 50–100 cm Spread / Width: 50–100 cm Plant Form: Spreading, Upright/Erect

A fully aquatic fern forming rosettes of tender, bright green fronds. The floating barren leaves develop young plantlets along their margins, making it a naturally multiplying species. Fertile fronds are finely divided into narrow linear lobes. Popular in Asia as a leafy vegetable and widely used in aquascaping and shallow aquatic gardens.

Care guide

  • Sun Growing, Semi Shade
  • Requires More (must stay in water)
  • • Must be grown in water—ideal for ponds, bowls, and shallow tubs.
  • • Use a little clay-rich soil at the base if planting in containers.
  • • Keep the water level consistent; do not let the soil dry.
  • • Provide bright light to semi shade for fast growth.
  • • Thrives in warm, humid climates.
  • • Regular water change helps prevent algae formation.
• Must be grown in water—ideal for ponds, bowls, and shallow tubs.
• Use a little clay-rich soil at the base if planting in containers.
• Keep the water level consistent; do not let the soil dry.
• Provide bright light to semi shade for fast growth.
• Thrives in warm, humid climates.
• Regular water change helps prevent algae formation.
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