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Microsorum pteropus Trident on Wood
Trident Java fern on natural wood — distinctive forked leaf tips
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Origin: Cultivated
Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock
Grows up to (cm):
Growth rate: Slow
Dimensions (cm): Wood size 12-20cm on average
Description
Microsorum pteropus Trident is a distinctive variety of Java fern with deeply forked, three-pronged leaf tips that give each frond an architectural character not found in the standard form. Pre-attached to natural wood, it creates an unusual and eye-catching planted feature for aquariums of all styles. The forked tips are particularly visible and attractive in open-plan layouts where individual leaves can be seen clearly.
Care is identical to all Java fern varieties — low to medium light, no CO2 injection required, and tolerance of a wide range of water conditions and tank inhabitants. Growth is slow to moderate but the plant is long-lived and low-maintenance. It is generally left alone by most fish including many cichlids.
The rhizome is pre-attached to the wood so no further attachment is needed — simply rinse and place in the aquarium. Never bury the rhizome. Adventitious plantlets develop on the leaf surfaces and can be removed once rooted and attached to new wood. Suited to aquariums of 30 litres and above.
Plant Sizes
The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.
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Customers praise this aquarium plant for its stunning appearance and exceptional quality. The wood is "bigger and flatter" than expected, with the plant arriving in perfect condition. Shoppers describe it as "beautiful," with "fantastic quality" that "makes a difference" in tanks. Many report rapid new growth within weeks.
- Stunning plant on wood makes a difference to your common java fern
- So beautiful that I purchased a 2nd. Cannot rate highly enough.
- Absolutely stunning plant. I can already see signs of new growth after just one week
M
Stunning plant on wood makes a difference to your common java fern
Lovely plant fantastic quality highly recommend if you want something just a bit different 5 Stars
L
Wood was a lot bigger and flatter than I thought it would be, but the plant looks great and it all fits where I wanted to place it in the tank. As always Aqua Essentials top notch
R
Beautiful plant and feature in our tank. Worth every penny
J
Awesome, so nice in the tank, the shrimps love it
G
Great quality plant which arrived unmanaged and looks great in my aquarium. Great value for money
H
Another outstanding piece from AE. I bought one a few weeks ago and decided it was so beautiful that I purchased a 2nd.
Cannot rate highly enough.
H
Excellent value, excellent quality and I received something that was like the one pictured. Super impressed so I bought another one!
R
Stunning plant and arrived in perfect condition. Growing well after just a couple of weeks
R
Plant arrived in perfect condition. This is an absolutely stunning plant , one which I had not seen before. I can already see signs of new growth after just one week
R
Will this sink immediately without soaking please?
Yes these are pre-soaked.
What makes the Trident variety special?
The Trident form has deeply forked, three-pronged leaf tips that give each frond a distinctive, sculptural quality unlike standard or Narrow Java fern.
Does it need CO2?
No — like all Java fern it grows in low to medium light without CO2 injection.
Do I need to attach it when it arrives?
No — the rhizome is pre-attached to the wood. Just rinse and place.
How does it propagate?
Adventitious plantlets grow on the leaf surfaces naturally. Once rooted they can be removed and attached to new wood or rock.
Is it safe for shrimp and community fish?
Yes, fully shrimp-safe. Most fish also leave Java fern alone, making it practical for a wide range of tank set-ups.
