Microsorum pteropus "Taiwan"

Microsorum pteropus "Taiwan" is a creeping plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundCreeping plant
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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height7.9–17.7" (20–45 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Very easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
68–82°F (20–28°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
7.9–17.7" (20–45 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
68–82°F (20–28°C)
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Width
7.9–17.7" (20–45 cm)
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Polypodiaceae
Genus
Microsorum

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