Aquarium plant
Microsorum pteropus
Midground, BackgroundCreeping plant
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Plant overview
Microsorum pteropus is a creeping plant for midground and background planting. Recorded care includes low light and recommended CO₂.
Water parameters include temperature 20–28 °C, pH 5–8, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- GrowthCreeping plant
- LightLow
- CO2Recommended
- Height15–4 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 20–28 °C
- pH
- 5–8
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–14 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 5–4 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Propagation
- Daughter-plant cuttings
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus
- Microsorum
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FAQ
Where should Microsorum pteropus be planted?
Use it for midground and background planting.
What light does Microsorum pteropus need?
Light requirement: low.
What temperature suits Microsorum pteropus?
Temperature: 20–28 °C.
How tall does Microsorum pteropus grow?
Height: 15–4 cm.