Description
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".
Microsorum pteropus "Trident" is an uncommon Java fern form that probably comes from Sarawak (Borneo). Its leaves have 2 to 5 frontal lobes on each side. The middle and lateral lobes are very narrow, much like in the Java fern variety "Needle Leaf".
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Unique pinnately lobed leaves
Relatively low growth
Very popular in aquascaping
Synonyms
Microsorum pteropus 'Fingers'
Complete Botanical Name
Microsórum ptéropus (Blume) Copeland
Family
Polypodiaceae
Genus
Microsorum
Category
Middle Ground
Difficulty
very easy
Growth
slow
pH Value
5-7
Temperature Tolerance
4-30℃
Carbonate Hardness
0-10 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Proliferating leaves, Proliferating roots, Rhizomteilung, Splitting, Cutting off daughter plants
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
