Aquarium plant

Microsorum pteropus 'Petit'

Microsorum pteropus 'Petit' is a creeping plant suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height10–25 cm (3.9–9.8 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Very easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
20–28 °C
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
10–25 cm (3.9–9.8 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
20–28 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Width
10–20 cm (3.9–7.9 in)
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
Green

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Polypodiaceae
Genus
Microsorum

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