Floating Fern (Salvinia Natans) is an ideal vivarium plant when it comes to a thriving enclosure. There are a number of benefits this fern is great for when it comes to planted tanks. If you are looking for an easy-to-care-for fern that is fully aquatic, Salvinia is a really affordable option to consider. This article will provide an in-depth guide to understanding floating fern as well as some tips to help care for it.
Just to reinforce the importance of these plants watering needs, keep it in the water at all times. This free-floating flora does best in standing water or extremely slow-moving water at the very least. Humidity levels should reflect that of a rainforest. This plant will dry out quickly if the air moisture is too low, but an adequate amount of aquatic source should be enough to provide a good amount of moisture.
The outdoor environment Salvinia Natans is naturally used to being in is a bright sunlight saturated scene. At times this plant can be found in areas where shade is inevitable. But for the most part, floating fern likes to be in direct sun.
Floating fern is generally a substrate-less plant. There will not be a need to provide a substrate of any type for this fern. This is an excellent fern for a hobbyist to add as a final touch or accent to the existing vivarium. If water parameters are set correctly and lighting is sufficient, this plant will thrive and grow fast!
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