Microsorum pteropus Trident is a distinctive variety of Java fern with deeply forked, three-pronged leaf tips that give each frond an architectural, almost sculptural character quite different from standard Java fern. This version comes pre-established on a decorative floating base, positioning the plant at the water surface where its unusual forked leaves can be seen and appreciated from above as well as from the front.

Care is identical to standard Java fern — low to medium light, no CO2, tolerant of a wide range of water conditions and tank inhabitants. Growth is slow to moderate and the plant is long-lived. The Trident form is particularly striking viewed from above, making it well suited to the floating application where its leaf structure is prominently displayed.

The floating base means no anchoring or substrate planting is needed — simply drop it into the tank. It can float freely or be held in a fixed position. Shrimp enjoy grazing on the leaf surfaces and trailing roots. Suited to aquariums of 30 litres and above.