Microsorum pteropus 'Trident'
Microsorum pteropus (Blume) Copel.
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Planting & care
- PlacementMidground
- Growth typeEpiphyte
- LightLow
- CO2Recommended
- Height5.9–11.8" (15–30 cm)
About this plant
'Trident' is a narrow-leaved Java fern form with leaves that may be whole or divided into several lobes. It grows slowly and can be cultivated with low light. Attach it to rock or wood and keep the rhizome exposed. Small plantlets can form near leaf tips and may be separated once developed.
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Beginner Friendly
- Light
- Low
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Temperature
- 68–82°F (20–28°C)
- Placement
- Midground
- Growth type
- Epiphyte
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 5.9–11.8" (15–30 cm)
Water conditions
Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.
- Temperature
- 68–82°F (20–28°C)
- pH
- 5–7.5
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–10 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 10–40 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Color
- Green
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What you’ll need to grow Microsorum pteropus 'Trident'
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CO₂
This plant’s care profile lists CO₂ injection as recommended, not required.
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Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus
- Microsorum
- Botanical name
- Microsorum pteropus (Blume) Copel.
