Slightly wider towards the leaf base than Trident is, Narrow has a similarly-flowing long and tapered leaf shape. This is what a lot of people think of when they think of underwater plants – long, swaying fronds which join together close to the rhizome. Trident has needle-like feathery leaves that sway in the water in an appealing way. This variety is quite popular, but can be difficult to find. Philippine, ‘Philippine Java Fern’Ī broad-leaved variety, it is distinctive in that its leaf surfaces appear to be hammered. Due to its finer leaves, this also tends to be a shorter plant. Delicate and feathery, the windelov variety can be used in conjunction with broader-leafed varieties for visual appeal.
This is sometimes called “lace java fern” because of its fine leaf shape. Microsorum pteropus var. Windeløv, ‘Windelov Java Fern’ Lace java fern. There’s multiple different fern microsorum types out there. While the length of the leaves is somewhat variable, these often reach 13″ or more in length, so are often used towards the rear of an aquarium. The leaves also form the reproductive portion of the plant, as they can form spores and develop plantlets directly on the leaf surfaces. They vary in shape depending on the plant’s origin and growing conditions. Leathery, dark-green leaves form the rest of the plant. Over time, the rhizome will grow to cover whatever object the plant has grabbed onto, and can easily spread to reach 6″ wide. This rhizome forms the base of the plant and absorbs most of the plant’s required nutrition from the water around it. It doesn’t use its root system for absorbing nutrients as much as for simply hanging on, and these super-fine, hairlike tendrils do a great job of it. Tendril-like dark brown roots are used to attach the plant to its chosen medium. These plants consist of three basic parts: a root system, a rhizome, and the leaves. In the wild, it grows both submerged in water and partially above the surface, dwelling in boggy areas or along waterways. Originating in Thailand, parts of China, and Malaysia, Microsorum pteropus is a variable water-loving plant. Java fern melt, occasionally issues with cyanobacteria forming on leavesĪll About Java Fern What this aquatic plant looks like out of water. Common Nameįreshwater, with salinity well below 1.00g and pH level between 6 and 7.5ħ0-75 degrees optimal, can tolerate 60-83ĭoes not require soil, prefers wood or rocks to attach epiphytic roots toįreshwater aquarium fertilizer, either liquid or tablet form, fish-safe
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Now, let’s get into how to successfully grow this perfect planted aquarium plant! Java Fern Overview Quick care guide, custom-illustrated by Seb Westcott.
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