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Microsorum pteropus Narrow Dwarf

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Description
โญ DifficultyEasy
๐Ÿ’ก LightingLow to Medium
๐Ÿงช COโ‚‚Not required
๐Ÿ“ˆ Growth RateSlow
๐ŸŒฟ Height5โ€“8 cm
๐Ÿ“ PositionForeground to Midground (can be attached to driftwood, rocks, or hardscapes)
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Temperature20โ€“28ยฐC
๐Ÿ’ง pH5.5โ€“7.5
๐ŸŒ OriginSoutheast Asia
Beginner-FriendlyLow LightNo COโ‚‚ NeededShrimp SafeEpiphyte

Elegant fern fronds on a hardy rhizome. Microsorum pteropus Narrow Dwarf is a versatile Java Fern variety that thrives attached to hardscape. Its distinctive fronds add natural texture to any aquarium.

Attach to driftwood or rock โ€” never bury the rhizome. Tolerates a wide range of conditions. Not eaten by most fish.

๐Ÿค Pairs with: Anubias nana ยท Vesicularia dubyana pad ยท Bucephalandra Kedagang
โœ‚๏ธ Propagation: Develops plantlets on leaf undersides. Detach and attach to hardscape. Easy.