Tropica Microsorum pteropus Trident (Low Tech)
Microsorum pteropus or Java fern is from Asia. Tropica Microsorum pteropus Trident is a narrow-leaved, smaller form of Microsorum, which like other Microsorum is an easy and safe plant. ’Trident’ is both suitable for beginners, as well as the experienced scaper, and fits both smaller and larger aquariums.
The name ’Trident’ tells that the plant leafs are tripartite, while the leaves can vary from whole to multipartite. Suitable for planting on stones or tree roots. When planted on the bottom layer, avoid covering the horizontal stalk. New, small plants are often created on the leaf tips, and can carefully be pulled off and planted.
Plant info
Type: | Rhizomatous |
Origin: | Cultivar |
Growth rate: | Slow |
Height: | 15 – 20cm+ |
Light Demand: | Low |
CO2: | Low |
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 a mutation of the original java fern. The Tropica Microsorum pteropus Trident is perfect to to fill a large spot in the midground or background. [Rating 5/5]
Martin (verified owner) –
Received a healthy looking plant and great assistance from the team at McMerwe regarding how to plant it… thanks!
Christopher Mills (verified owner) –
Amongst all the plants I have, this plant really hasn’t done too well. Might be down to me but considering all the other plants are perfect, I’m not so sure. Not Mcmerwe’s fault, obviously, delivery was perfect.