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Datasheet
| Aquarium Compatible | yes |
| Plant Outdoor | no |
| Plant Emersed Growth | yes |
| Plant Growth | slow |
| Temperature Tolerance | 4°C / 39.20°F - 30°C / 86.00°F |
| Temperature | 20°C / 68.00°F - 28°C / 82.40°F |
| Carbonate Hardness | 0-14 kh |
| pH Value | 5-8 ph |
| Light | low-high |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | 5-40mg/lmg/l |
| Nitrate (NO3-) | 10-50mg/lmg/l |
| Phosphate (PO43-) | 0.1-3mg/lmg/l |
| Potassium (K+) | 5-30mg/lmg/l |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.01-0.5mg/lmg/l |
General Description
Microsorum pteropus "Short Narrow Leaf" is a variety of Java Fern characterized by relatively short, narrow leaves and thick rhizomes. This compact fern is a slow-growing plant belonging to the family Polypodiaceae.
Aquarium Suitability
This plant is suitable for aquariums, being categorized as very easy to care for. It is occasionally available commercially and thrives in a water temperature range of 20-28°C.
Demands and Hardiness
Microsorum pteropus "Short Narrow Leaf" has specific water condition requirements such as a pH range of 5-8, light intensity varying from low to high, and a carbon dioxide level of 5-40mg/l. It is unsuitable for outdoor use in colder climates.
Aquascaping & Usage
In aquascaping, this plant can be used as a foreground or midground plant due to its compact size and slow growth. It is an epiphytic fern that can be attached to driftwood or rocks in the aquarium setup.
Propagation
Propagation of this plant is achievable through methods like proliferating leaves, roots, rhizome division, splitting, and cutting off daughter plants, making it relatively easy to propagate.
Habitat and Distribution
Microsorum pteropus "Short Narrow Leaf" is mainly found in aquatic environments. Its natural distribution includes regions with temperatures between 4-30°C, and it commonly occurs as an epiphyte or epilith in its habitat.