Plant in 5 cm pot.
 
Microsorum pteropus 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.