How to Care for Salvinia natans (Floating Watermoss)

Korean name: 생이가래

Salvinia natans is an aquatic plant that floats on the water surface with small, soft, hairy leaves that help it stay buoyant. It is easy to grow and spreads rapidly, commonly found in small lakes and ponds.

Key facts

• Category: Aquatic plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Europe, parts of Asia
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: aquatic plant, easy care, fast growing, moss-like
• Also known as: Floating Watermoss, Water Spangles

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Keep the water level stable at all times.
• Soil: No special soil needed; grows well in clean water.
• Humidity: High humidity is beneficial.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted aquatic plant fertilizer once a month.

Common questions

How often should you water Salvinia natans?

Keep the water level stable at all times. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Salvinia natans?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use No special soil needed; grows well in clean water..

Is Salvinia natans safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Salvinia natans good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: High humidity is beneficial.. Fertilise Apply diluted aquatic plant fertilizer once a month..