Monday, 5 November 2007

Plant of the Month - Microsorum pteropus



Microsorum pteropus / Java Fern


Very undemanding plant which is perfect for those dark corners in the tank where the light does not reach or for low light tanks with no C02 or added nutrition. Actually in high light the leaves of this beauty can burn... this is a plant that anyone can keep easily.


This plant does not even need soil - it grows at it's best on a piece of driftwood or stone...just attach it with some fishing line or rubber band and within 2 weeks the roots will have attached to it.



It also propagates very quickly and easily. It is also not very fussy when it comes to water parameters - so if you have ever fancied trying a real plant in your set up this is the one to go for as it will not let you down.

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