• Microsorum pteropus trident Tropica
  • Microsorum pteropus trident Tropica
  • Microsorum pteropus trident Tropica
  • Microsorum pteropus trident Tropica
  • Microsorum pteropus trident Tropica
  • Microsorum pteropus trident Tropica
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Microsorum pteropus trident

Unique divided trident leaves on a decorative and easy Java fern variety

£8.99
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    Quick Facts

    Common name:

    Origin: Asia

    Position in Aquarium:

    Grows up to (cm): 40 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Slow
    Description

    Microsorum pteropus Trident is one of the most distinctive and sought-after Java fern varieties, featuring leaves that divide into multiple fine, pointed projections that give each leaf a trident or antler-like shape. The resulting texture is unlike almost any other aquarium plant and creates a highly decorative, complex visual effect when the plant is attached to driftwood or rock arrangements.

    Like all Java fern it requires no substrate planting, instead growing best when attached to hardscape with the rhizome exposed and not buried. It thrives in low to medium light without CO2 injection and is tolerant of a very wide range of water conditions, making it suitable for low-tech planted aquariums, community tanks, and cichlid set-ups alike.

    Supplied as an established potted plant, Microsorum pteropus Trident suits aquariums from 40 litres upward and is a particularly popular choice among aquascapers wanting a textural statement plant for driftwood features. Its unusual divided leaf form works especially well alongside mosses, other fern varieties, and fine-leaved plants.
    Plant Sizes

    You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
    Shipping

    Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
    Microsorum pteropus trident Tropica
    Microsorum pteropus trident Tropica
    Microsorum pteropus trident Tropica
    Microsorum pteropus trident Tropica
    Microsorum pteropus trident Tropica

    Customers praised this aquatic fern for its "beautiful" narrow leaves and excellent health upon arrival. Reviews highlight "far better quality than shops" with plants "thriving in low tech aquariums." Shoppers noted fast delivery, secure packaging, and strong growth. The distinctive thin leaves create an attractive alternative to typical java ferns.

    • Great quality plants, far better than you will receive from the shops.
    • Looks beautiful with its thin leaves a real change to other javas
    • Very green and healthy. They are growing well even in the short time I have had them.
    • 5 stars: 19 (100%)
    • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Jack

    Big, good shape

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    Phillip K.K. (Belfast, GB)
    Lovely plants

    Great quality plants, far better than you will receive from the shops. Very easy to order and delivered quickly in great condition.

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    Noro N.
    Review

    Happy with the purchase. Plant arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

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    Roy W.
    Review

    As usual from aqua essentials, promptly received healthy well packaged plants that are already thriving in a low tech aquarium.

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    TERENCE B.
    Review

    Good quality plant and well packaged

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    Caroline W.
    Review

    I haven’t tried this plant before. It works brilliantly. Love it.

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    Susan B.
    Review

    Got this looks beautiful with its thin leaves a real change to other javas

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    VALERIE C.
    Review

    Excellent fresh plants, packaged well & planted same day & doing well in aquarium

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    Trish H.
    Review

    MICROSORUM PTEROPUS TRIDENT
    I ordered 3 of these some time ago and they were all good sized, very green and healthy. They are growing well even in the short time i have had them. I will purchase more when they are back in stock. A beautiful java fern with narrower leaves than the typical form but I've found better growth with this than windelov but that may be because I bought the latter from a different retailer!

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    Stephen S.
    Review

    Quick delivery, reasonable prices for quality plants, will use again and recommend to family and friends ????

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    Marc L.
    Review

    Plant arrived in excellent condition.
    Still quite small but thriving with new growth and already developing new plants on the ends of the leaves.
    Looking excellent on manzanita wood I purchased from Aqua Essentials.

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    RUSSELL B.
    Review

    SO FAR VERY PLEASED, LOOKS GREAT, GOOD SIZE PLANT AND VERY HEALTHY. THANKS

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    Heather M.
    Review

    Excellent, attractive shaped leaves and growing well

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    Teresa T.
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    Beautiful plant and growing very well.

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    Colin W.
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    Fantastic size, very healthy; fast delivery!

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    Luke B.
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    Lovely looking plant, probably my favourite type of microsorum, ordered one was really happy with it, few weeks later ordered 2 more smaller fish love to hide between the long leaves
    And as always service and delivery provided were outstanding!

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    Andrew P.
    Review

    Number of young rhizomes supplied. The young leaves do not have the full \'antler\' effect so patience is required, but will be rewarded.

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    Julie A.
    Review

    Again excellent product very healthy , looks great attached to redmoor root.

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    Tanja S.
    Review

    Another plant from AE received in excellent healthy condition and was received well packaged. Very pleased with it!

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    What makes the Trident form unique?

    Its leaves divide into multiple fine, pointed projections that give each leaf a trident or antler-like shape. This is unlike the smooth lance leaves of most Java fern varieties and creates a very distinctive texture.

    Is it as easy to care for as standard Java fern?

    Yes. It shares the same easy-care nature — low light, no CO2, and very tolerant of different water conditions. The unusual leaf shape comes with no added difficulty.

    How do I grow it?

    Attach the rhizome to wood or rock using thread, fishing line, or aquarium-safe glue. Do not bury the rhizome. The roots grip the surface naturally over time.

    What does it look best with?

    It pairs beautifully with mosses, standard Java fern forms, and other fine-textured plants on driftwood. The divided leaves contrast well with smooth-leaved epiphytes like Anubias.

    How does it propagate?

    Plantlets form naturally on older leaves and detach to anchor themselves nearby. It is self-propagating with no effort needed.