Azolla rubra (Red Azolla)
The floating plant that steals the spotlight.
Red Azolla is one of the few floating plants that can develop rich red and burgundy tones under the right conditions. Whether you're adding contrast to a planted aquarium or growing it outdoors, it brings colour where most floaters only offer green.
It's small, fast-growing, and surprisingly eye-catching.
🌿 Why you want it
- Develops beautiful red and burgundy colours
- Provides natural surface cover
- Helps absorb excess nutrients
- Great for ponds and aquariums
💄 Nature's colour changer
The more light it gets, the redder it becomes.
It's one of the few plants that can dramatically change appearance depending on its growing conditions.
📍 Where it fits
- Floating freely on the water surface
- Looks fantastic covering part of the surface while leaving open areas for light and feeding
💡 Care
- Light: medium to high
- CO₂: not required
- Growth: fast
- Propagation: naturally multiplies across the surface
💧 Water tolerance
Happy in a wide range of freshwater conditions. Grows well in aquariums, tubs, and ponds.
💬 TBC take
If you're after something more eye-catching, Red Azolla delivers.
It's one of the simplest ways to introduce a splash of colour without planting a single stem.