अजोला अजोला

🌱 About the plant

A floating fern that fixes nitrogen — fertiliser and fodder that grows itself.

Growing it

Skim half the mat weekly or it smothers itself.

What it is for

Azolla for paddy nitrogen and poultry feed; mosquito suppression.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Part sun

पानी

Grown floating on water

मौसम

Mar–Apr, Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

1–2 cm, spreading mat

First harvest

Doubles in five days

Skim half the mat weekly or it smothers itself.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Azolla for paddy nitrogen and poultry feed; mosquito suppression.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India