Salvinia natans X 5 Floating plants

Salvinia natans (Floating Fern) – Floating Pond Plant - Pack of 5

Salvinia natans, commonly known as Floating Fern, is a beautiful free-floating aquatic plant that provides natural shade, shelter and protection for pond wildlife. Its soft, velvety green leaves float effortlessly across the water's surface, helping to reduce sunlight penetration and naturally suppress algae growth.

This fast-growing floating plant is ideal for wildlife ponds, ornamental ponds and natural water gardens. The dense root structures hanging beneath the surface provide excellent cover for fish fry, tadpoles, newts and other aquatic creatures while also helping to absorb excess nutrients from the water.

Benefits of Salvinia natans

• Attractive floating fern-like foliage
• Helps reduce algae by limiting sunlight
• Provides shelter for fish, tadpoles and pond wildlife
• Absorbs excess nutrients from the water
• Easy to grow and maintain
• Ideal for wildlife and ornamental ponds
• Excellent natural surface cover during the growing season

Plant Information

• Common Name: Floating Fern
• Botanical Name: Salvinia natans
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Pond Depth: Free Floating
• UK Native: No
• Wildlife Friendly: Yes

Supplied As

Healthy live plants carefully packed to ensure safe arrival.

Care Instructions

Simply place the plants on the water surface and allow them to spread naturally. Salvinia natans thrives in calm water and warm conditions. Growth will slow during cooler weather and the plant is not fully hardy in severe UK winters.

All plants are grown in our own ponds where possible and are carefully selected before dispatch to ensure excellent quality.

Perfect for creating a natural, balanced pond environment while enhancing the appearance of your pond throughout the growing season.