Java fern

Java fern.

Microsporum pteropus. It is a fern from Asia, which abounds especially on the island of Java, hence its common name

23561712_792371084302788_592156340075906126_n.jpg

characteristics

Its leaves, although they can present several forms, tend to be elongated and rounded. Its coloration varies from low green to intense green, although it may brown when it is in the reproductive phase. It can be an aquatic or terrestrial fern, although it is often found on the banks

23561788_792371077636122_526166112269951120_n.jpg

Size and growth

Its size is very variable, it is approximately between 15 and 30 cm high, and no more than 15 or 20 cm wide. Her growing is very slowly
23622215_792371140969449_470358450411837046_n.jpg

Necessary conditions

The Microsorum is especially resistant

  • Temperature: from 18º to 30ºC (at very high temperatures you need more nutrients)
  • Water: pH between 5.5 and 8.0; it supports any hardness but develops best in a medium-soft hardness (<20dGH); It can - withstand saline environments.
  • Lighting: Supports any level of lighting, but if it is very intense it needs to be under some other floor or it will
    deteriorate.
  • Substrate: They do not need substrate because they survive very well subject to stones and logs

23659351_792371094302787_3971082271250794378_n.jpg

Positioning and planting

Because of its average height, the Java fern is suitable for central or rear areas of an aquarium, depending on the height of the rest of the plants. If you have a very intense lighting in an aquarium, it is placed so that it is sheltered by other larger plants or with more intense vegetation, to avoid discoloration. They do not need substrate since they develop perfectly subject to logs and stones. If it is not attached to a decorative element, you can take a small piece of a trunk, tie it to it and cover the piece of trunk with gravel.

23722438_792371137636116_3735658794394712861_n.jpg

Maintenance and care

The Microsorum is one of the most suitable plants for beginners, since their care is null. It is resistant, versatile and does not need substrate, besides they are not usually of pleasant taste for goldfish so there is no risk of them ending up with them. The only problem they can give is that if they are very exposed to light they are covered with algae, which can choke them. With frequent cleaning of the algae accumulated in the leaves, its maintenance is practically covered

23622047_792371017636128_184370634204320431_n.jpg

Coin Marketplace

STEEM 0.22
TRX 0.20
JST 0.034
BTC 99006.74
ETH 3331.65
USDT 1.00
SBD 3.09