Tropica Microsorum pteropus Narrow
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Tropica Microsorum pteropus Narrow (Low Tech)
Tropica Microsorum pteropus Narrow 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.
Plant info
| Type: | Rhizomatous | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin: | Asia | |
| Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. | ||
| Growth rate: | Slow | |
| Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. | ||
| Height: | 10 – 20+ | |
| Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. | ||
| Light demand: | Low | |
| The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. | ||
| CO2 : | Low | |
| A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L. | ||
Plant Food/Fertilizer:
If you are looking for a good plant fertilizer, you can look at the 2hr Aquarist range. APT Zero for new aquariums and APT Complete for older setups. Alternatively – you can use Easylife Profito or Scape Complete if you are on a budget.
Will this plant grow in your tank? We have made a guide to aid in growing/understanding aquatic plants. Check it out >here<. View other plants that will grow in: ( Low Tech | Medium Tech | High Tech | All Plants ).
*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’s Comment: A premium Tropica Plant. This is the original Java Fern. The Tropica Microsorum pteropus Narrow is perfect to to fill a large spot in the midground or background. [Rating 5/5]
2 reviews for Tropica Microsorum pteropus Narrow
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Verified owner James Kitshoff (verified owner) –
Great quality from Tropica. Very easy to grow and looks great.
Verified owner Daniel Hammond (verified owner) –
Looks great and is perfect for beginners.