Microsorum Pteropus Care

Do a partial water change of about 25% in your aquarium, water feature, or pond at least twice a month. This will help remove excess nutrients, fish waste, and dropped food. Unlike many aquarium plants, Microsorum doesn't require a great deal of CO2. It does need plenty of oxygen in the water.

Does Microsorum need to be planted?

Microsorum pteropus 'Trident' has lobed leaves. Java ferns are one of the hardiest plants in the hobby, tolerant of low light and a wide range of water conditions. As it does not need to be planted onto the substrate to grow well - it can be attached to hardscape so that it can be repositioned easily.

Is Java fern easy to maintain?

Java fern really is easy to take care of, you don't need a fancy set up and it's practically bombproof. There are several different varieties available so you can have different shapes and textures in your tank to make things more interesting. It really is a great addition to your tank and your fish will love it!

Does Java fern need to be fully submerged?

When it comes to general java fern care, it will thrive if completely submerged in a fish tank or a pond, although the tips of its leaves can rise over the water's surface. If too much of the leaf surface is exposed to the air, it may require additional nutrients to sustain itself properly.

Does dwarf grass spread?

Dwarf Hairgrass is a popular and easy to use foreground plant that can produce a grass like lawn of carpet. This plant is really like an aquatic grass, with thin stalks growing from roots that spread horizontally by sending our runners.

Why is my Java fern turning brown?

If your java is losing leaves, has brown or yellow leaves, has leaves with lots of pinholes, is growing lots of plantlets from its leaves, or has stopped growing new leaves – it could be suffering from a nutrient deficiency.

Can Java fern live in low light?

Java Ferns will thrive in a low-light aquarium with an alkalinity of 3-4 dKH and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. They can be planted singly or in groups if there is enough room in the aquarium. Java Ferns will reach a maximum height of around 8 inches tall, with creeping, green rhizomes.

Can I put Java fern on soil?

Don't plant Java fern into substrate. In fact, if you don't leave the roots exposed, they will quickly rot away and the plant will die. Attach your Java fern to driftwood, a rock, or possibly a decorative piece in your aquarium, or even let it float freely. Just don't literally “plant” it!

Where do you put a Java fern in an aquarium?

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Will Java fern attach to rock?

These two plant species are easy to care for and not demanding at all. You can leave them in the pot, attach them to driftwood, or, like we're doing here in this week's blog, plant them on aquarium rocks. They're the hardiest and easiest to work with.

How big will Java fern get?

The species can grow quite tall, up to around 14 inches (35cm), which makes it a great mid- or background plant that will fill out the back areas of your aquarium.

Will grass grow if I just throw seed down?

Will grass seed grow if I just throw it down? Probably not. Some seeds on the soil's surface will sprout, but the germination rate will diminish, and you will not be left with ideal results.

Can you just scatter grass seed on lawn?

The short answer – is yes. Grass seed can grow if you just throw it on the ground, but the success of the germination will be much different compared to when you do the right preparation and sowing technique.

Does trimming dwarf hairgrass promote growth?

Dwarf Hairgrass Maintenance Dwarf hair grass will need regular trimming to ensure that the bottom of the plant isn't deprived of water movement. Trimming dwarf hair grass also stimulates the plant to grow horizontally rather than upwards.

What does an overwatered fern look like?

Wilting and yellow leaves are the 2 common signs of overwatered fern. The soil of the overwatered fern plant becomes waterlogged and releases unpleasant order. The tip of the leaves starts turning dark brown. To save your plant you should immediately change the potting soil.

What do I feed my Java fern?

Because they have no “true” roots, they get most of their fertilizer from the water column. If you want your Java fern to truly thrive, you should add a liquid fertilizer after every weekly water change. Tab fertilizers are useless with Java ferns, since they don't have a proper root system to utilize them.

Why is my fern turning brown and crispy?

Humidity is really important for ferns. If the air is too dry they'll go crispy. If your fern is looking brown all over, try misting it more and see if it improves over the next few weeks. Even better, put it in the bathroom so it can enjoy the steam from your shower.

Can I put Java fern in my betta tank?

Java fern is a green, lush plant that is best anchored to a piece of driftwood in your betta fish's tank. This live plant survives well in water that does not circulate and does best in medium to low amounts of lighting.

Can Java fern grow without CO2?

Java Fern (microsorum pteropus) and Anubias barteri 'nana' are among the hobby's most hardy plants. They can thrive in both softwater and hardwater, and can take anything from high to very low amounts of light. They don't need CO2 or substrate to grow well.

Will Java fern attach to gravel?

Java Fern will thrive while floating, or the current may allow it to attach to something that its roots can hold onto. You can also choose where it will go by burying the roots in some gravel or tying it onto a piece of wood, rock, or other décor.