Microsorum pteropus 'Trident'

Microsórum ptéropus

Family: Polypodiaceae

Genus: Microsorum

Difficulty

Very Easy

Light

Low to High

Growth Rate

Slow

Usage

Epiphyte

Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

4-30°C(opt: 24°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-7.5

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L

Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L

Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L

Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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Description

Microsorum pteropus "Trident" is an uncommon form of Java fern likely originating from Sarawak in Borneo. Its leaves feature 2 to 5 frontal lobes on each side, with narrow middle and lateral lobes similar to those found in the "Needle Leaf" variety.