- Regular price
- €12,97
- Regular price
- €12,97
The Microsorum pteropus 'Trident', commonly known as Trident Java Fern, is a highly decorative and distinct cultivar featuring narrow, multi-lobed leaves that resemble small tridents. Highly prized for its delicate texture and undemanding nature, it is an exceptional epiphyte plant that adds natural depth and refined contrast to freshwater aquascapes.
Short Description & Highlights
The Trident Java Fern (approx. 4.0–8.0 inches / 10–20 cm) is a slow-growing, hardy aquatic fern that thrives without intensive lighting or injected carbon dioxide. Because it does not require planting in substrate and resists herbivorous fish, it represents an ideal, low-maintenance option for beginner aquarists seeking to establish a lush planted aquarium.
Key Product Highlights:
| Feature | Details |
| Scientific Name | Microsorum pteropus 'Trident' |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous Epiphyte |
| Care Level | Beginner Friendly / Very Easy |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Lighting Demand | Low to Moderate |
| Placement | Midground, Background, or Attached to Wood/Rock |
| CO2 Requirement | None to Low (Optional) |
| Temperature & pH | 64°F–82°F (18°C–28°C); pH 5.0–7.5 |
Detailed Beginner Care Guide
1. Planting & Placement Strategy
Trident Java Fern is an epiphyte, meaning its horizontal root structure (rhizome) absorbs nutrients directly from the water column rather than from the soil. Do not bury the rhizome in substrate, as this will cause it to rot and decay. Instead, anchor the plant securely to driftwood, lava rock, or decorative stones using fishing line, thread, or aquarium-safe super glue gel. Over time, the plant will naturally attach its roots firmly to the surface.
2. Water Parameters & Lighting
This resilient fern adapts seamlessly to a wide variety of freshwater setups. It flourishes in low-to-medium lighting conditions; excessive light can encourage green spot algae on its slow-growing leaves. While it does not require CO2 injection or complex fertilizer dosing regimens to survive, providing a general liquid aquatic fertilizer rich in potassium will significantly enhance its growth rate and leaf coloration.
3. Propagation & Maintenance
Pruning is rarely required due to its slow, compact growth rate. If maintenance is needed, simply use clean scissors to trim away old or damaged leaves from the base of the rhizome. Propagation is entirely natural: small adventitious plantlets will frequently sprout directly from the tips of mature leaves. Once these baby plantlets develop a few small leaves and roots, they can be gently detached and attached to a new piece of décor.
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