--- product_id: 166127958 title: "Azolla filiculoides (Water Velvet) - Live Aquarium Plant" brand: "aquaplants" price: "¥12606" currency: JPY in_stock: true category: "Aqua Plants" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/166127958-azolla-filiculoides-water-velvet-live-aquarium-plant store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Thrives in moderate to bright light Fast-growing aquatic fern Water-repelling fuzzy leaf hairs Azolla filiculoides (Water Velvet) - Live Aquarium Plant **Brand:** aquaplants **Price:** ¥12606 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your aquarium’s vibe with nature’s velvet touch! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Azolla filiculoides (Water Velvet) - Live Aquarium Plant by aquaplants - **How much does it cost?** ¥12606 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/166127958-azolla-filiculoides-water-velvet-live-aquarium-plant) ## Best For - aquaplants enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aquaplants brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Care:** Easy to maintain with moderate watering and thrives in pH 5.0-7.0, perfect for busy professionals. - • **Rapid Mat Formation:** Watch your aquarium surface transform with a lush, velvety green carpet in no time. - • **Adaptive Color Shift:** Experience dynamic hues from vibrant green to rusty red under warm, bright conditions. - • **Pet-Friendly & Organic:** Safe for aquatic pets and 100% organic, aligning with your eco-conscious lifestyle. - • **Velvet-Textured Leaves:** Unique fuzzy leaves repel water, adding a tactile and visual luxury to your aquatic setup. ## Overview Azolla filiculoides (Water Velvet) is a fast-growing, floating aquatic fern known for its distinctive fuzzy, water-repellent leaves. It forms dense mats on water surfaces, thrives in moderate to bright light, and adapts color from green to rusty red in warm conditions. Easy to care for and pet-friendly, it’s an organic addition that enhances both the aesthetics and ecosystem of your aquarium. ## Description Azolla filiculoides (Water Velvet) – Species Profile Azolla filiculoides (aka Water Velvet) is a miniscule floating plant. From a distance it can resemble Duckweed (Lemna minor), due to both having tiny leaves, but the plants are unrelated. In fact Azolla are more closely related to Salvinia. Both are floating, aquatic ferns. This fast growing plant will sprout daughter plants from the parent plant, creating mat-like layer of plant material on the water surface. Like Salvinia, its leaves have a fuzzy, velvety look to them. This comes from the many tiny, water repelling hairs that grow on the leaf surface. Unlike Salvinia, Water Velvet does not grow trailing roots. In a warm body of water with bright lighting, A. filiculoides can take on a rusty red color. Care Level: Easy Preferred Water: pH 5.0 to 7.0, Soft Minimum Lighting: Moderate to Bright Temperature: 59°F to 79°F (15°C to 26°C) Leaf Size: Length, 0.75″ to 1.25″ (1.9 cm to 3.2 cm) ## Features - You buy 10-15 small plants of Azolla filiculoides (Water Velvet) – Species Profile Azolla filiculoides (aka Water Velvet) is a miniscule floating plant. - From a distance it can resemble Duckweed (Lemna minor), due to both having tiny leaves, but the plants are unrelated. - In fact Azolla are more closely related to Salvinia. Both are floating, aquatic ferns. This fast growing plant will sprout daughter plants from the parent plant, creating mat-like layer of plant material on the water surface. Like Salvinia, its leaves have a fuzzy, velvety look to them. This comes from the many tiny, water repelling hairs that grow on the leaf surface. Unlike Salvinia, Water Velvet does not grow trailing roots. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0817DQ8FX | | Best Sellers Rank | #113,841 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #397 in Live Aquarium Plants | | Brand Name | AquaPlants | | Color | Red | | Customer Reviews | 2.3 2.3 out of 5 stars (103) | | Expected Blooming Period | Spring to Summer | | Expected Plant Height | 25 centimeters | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor | | Manufacturer | Water Plants | | Material Features | Organic | | Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering | | Number of Pieces | 10 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Pet Friendly | | Plant or Animal Product Type | azolla | | Product Care Instructions | Water | | Soil Type | Sandy Soil | | Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade | | USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AquaPlants - **Color:** Red - **Expected Blooming Period:** Spring to Summer - **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Outdoor - **Material Feature:** Organic - **Product Care Instructions:** Water - **Special Feature:** Pet Friendly - **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun, Partial Shade - **USDA Hardiness Zone:** 5 - **Unit Count:** 1 Count ## Images ![Azolla filiculoides (Water Velvet) - Live Aquarium Plant - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PwwrXN2UL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How long will they stay alive? I am shippping to Africa and it will take 5 days before itgets received there.** A: It will stay alive for 5 days but will take a long time to "bounce back" and will smell really bad. However, you said that you are shipping "To" Africa, which sounds like it will have to first go to Customs. Customs can take up to 3 months and it would be very dead by then. **Q: Nowhere in this listing do you say what you are selling (number? Volume?) nor what you live guarantee is (and for that shipping price there better be)** A: I ship 10-15 plants in one order. Delivery from Europe in working 3 days UPS EXPRESS MAIL **Q: How are you allowed to send live plants into the USA?** A: Plants are allowed to be sent from Europe to the United States of America by attaching a phytosanitary certificate for US customs to the parcel. ## Frequently Bought Together - Azolla filiculoides (Water Velvet) - Live Aquarium Plant - Vamsha Nature Care Azolla plant - Azolla caroliniana for Cultivation & Feeding 10+ Live Plants - 1000 Live Duckweed Plants LEMNA Minor --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/166127958-azolla-filiculoides-water-velvet-live-aquarium-plant](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/166127958-azolla-filiculoides-water-velvet-live-aquarium-plant) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-24*