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Microsorum pteropus is a highly variable species, and new varieties are easily bred. Microsorum pteropus ‘Narrow’ has narrower leaves, which grow at a less acute angle from the stem than the normal Microsorum pteropus. Leaves becomes 10- 20 cm and a rhizome from 10-15 cm or more. The plant attaches readily to roots and stones. A decorative plant, which is also suitable for smaller aquariums
Microsorum pteropus ‘Narrow’, one of many selections of the Java fern, has very narrow leaves. This plant is also sold with the label Microsorum “Minor”. The leaves get a length of about 10-30 cm and a width of more than 1 cm. An attractive plant that is especially suitable for smaller aquariums.
Planting Instructions
Transitioning process – emersed to submersed growth in your aquarium
In a few days, after placing your plants in the aquarium you will notice some of the leaves start to melt and fall away.
This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. After a few days you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. Continuous trimming and fertilization is needed for the plants to thrive in your aquarium. All plants have specific needs but if you follow the general instructions on our labels the plant will transition well and will eventually succeed and prosper in your aquarium.
| Complete botanical name | Microsórum ptéropus (Blume) Copeland |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Microsorum |
| Difficulty | very easy |
| Usage | Epiphyte (growing on hardscape), Background, Midground |
| Growth | slow |
| pH value | 5 – 8 |
| Temperature tolerance | 4 – 30°C |
| Carbonate hardness | 0 – 14°dKH |
| General hardness | 0 – 30°dGH |
| Propagation | Proliferating leaves, Proliferating roots, Rhizomteilung, Splitting, cutting off daughter plants |
| Can grow emersed? | yes |
| Source | Flowgrow |
