Aquarium plant

Microsorum pteropus "Short Narrow Leaf"

Midground, BackgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Microsorum pteropus "Short Narrow Leaf" 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
  • Height15–3 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 "Short Narrow Leaf" be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Microsorum pteropus "Short Narrow Leaf" need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Microsorum pteropus "Short Narrow Leaf"?

Temperature: 20–28 °C.

How tall does Microsorum pteropus "Short Narrow Leaf" grow?

Height: 15–3 cm.