Microsorum pteropus ‘narrow leaf’

Microsorum pteropus ‘narrow leaf Tident’ (Low Tech)

A very nice slow-growing fern look-a-like plant. Darkish green leaves with long stems and wide leaves. Microsorum pteropus “Trident” is an uncommon Java fern variant probably originating from Sarawak (Borneo). It has feathery lobed leaves with approx. 2-5 lobes on each side. The central and the lateral lobes are very narrow, much like those of “Needle Leaf”.

Instructions:

1. Make sure you understand how to grow aquatic plants

• Click/tap >>HERE<< to view our easy guide explaining the needs of aquatic plants.

2. Planting Instructions for the Microsorum pteropus ‘narrow leaf’:

• Firstly, remove the label.
• Secondly, remove the rock wool together with the plant from the net pot
• Thirdly, make sure you also remove the rock wool from the root system, take care not to break or tear the larger roots while doing this.
• Give the plant a quick rinse under tap or dechlorinated water.
• Finally, tie/glue the rhizome to a piece of wood, rock or decor.

3. Transitioning process

• Emersed to submersed growth in your aquarium.
• Provide good water conditions for your plants.
• Dose a respectable aquatic fertilizer for your plants, follow the instructions from the manufacturer.
• Make sure you have the correct lighting spectrum.
• Prune dead leaves and stems constantly.
• A Co2 system is a good addition to your aquarium for the plants to flourish.
• Conduct 20-30% water changed once a week to ensure good water conditions.
• Patience is key for the transition to take place.

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. Also, after a few days, you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. You need to continuously trim and put fertilizer in for the plants to thrive in your aquarium.

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*This is a Potted Plant and NOT a Tissue Culture Plant. This plant was grown in a greenhouse and is NOT guaranteed to be snail, algae or pesticide-free. Potted plants are cheaper than Tissue Culture Plants as they are not grown in a sterile laboratory. They generally appear to be bigger than Tissue Culture plants. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant for 100% client satisfaction.

McMerwe Review: A very long good looking plant for tanks that are 40+ cm tall. It grows fairly well without co2, but the beauty if this plant really pops with co2. One of the slower-growing rhizome plants. [Rating: 4/5]