Plant:
Java fern
Leptochilus pteropus
formerly Microsorum pteropus
Freshwater
Height25–55 cm
Care levelBeginner
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Water
Temperature20–25 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH5.5–8.0
49
General hardness4–15 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness0–14 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Character and care
- LightLow
- Added CO₂Low
- GrowthSlow
- Where to plantOn wood or stone, midground, background