{"product_id":"microsorum-pteropus-trident","title":"Microsorum pteropus 'Trident'","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b1f60a0baa7bb5d1-52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-159 citation-end-159\"\u003eThe 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b1f60a0baa7bb5d1-53\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-158 citation-end-158\"\u003eThe 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eMicrosorum pteropus\u003c\/i\u003e 'Trident'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhizomatous Epiphyte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner Friendly \/ Very Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidground, Background, or Attached to Wood\/Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone to Low (Optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; pH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64°F–82°F (18°C–28°C); pH 5.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting \u0026amp; Placement Strategy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrident Java Fern is an epiphyte, meaning its horizontal root structure (rhizome) absorbs nutrients directly from the water column rather than from the soil. \u003cb\u003eDo not bury the rhizome in substrate\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b1f60a0baa7bb5d1-54\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Water Parameters \u0026amp; Lighting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b1f60a0baa7bb5d1-54\"\u003eThis resilient fern adapts seamlessly to a wide variety of freshwater setups. \u003cspan class=\"citation-157 citation-end-157\"\u003eIt flourishes in low-to-medium lighting conditions;\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e excessive light can encourage green spot algae on its slow-growing leaves. \u003cspan class=\"citation-156 citation-end-156\"\u003eWhile 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b1f60a0baa7bb5d1-55\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Propagation \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b1f60a0baa7bb5d1-55\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-155 citation-end-155\"\u003ePruning is rarely required due to its slow, compact growth rate.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e If maintenance is needed, simply use clean scissors to trim away old or damaged leaves from the base of the rhizome. \u003cspan class=\"citation-154 citation-end-154\"\u003ePropagation is entirely natural: small adventitious plantlets will frequently sprout directly from the tips of mature leaves.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Once these baby plantlets develop a few small leaves and roots, they can be gently detached and attached to a new piece of décor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050294223188,"sku":"ST010956","price":12.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Microsorumpteropus_Trident.jpg?v=1788799666","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/microsorum-pteropus-trident","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}