Aquarium plant

Microsorum pteropus "Needle Leaf"

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Microsorum pteropus "Needle Leaf" grows as a creeping plant and fits foreground and midground planting. Care: low light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 20–28 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–12 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height1–3 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
20–28 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–12 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
green

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Polypodiaceae
Genus
Microsorum

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FAQ

Where should Microsorum pteropus "Needle Leaf" be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Microsorum pteropus "Needle Leaf" need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Microsorum pteropus "Needle Leaf"?

Temperature: 20–28 °C.

How tall does Microsorum pteropus "Needle Leaf" grow?

Height: 1–3 cm.