plant · Polypodiaceae
Trident java fern
Microsorum pteropus 'Trident'
Wild range: Southeast Asia (cultivar; Flowgrow notes probable Sarawak/Borneo origin for the form) (Asia)
At a glance: Trident java fern care
Compiled reference information. Review the care notes and original sources below.
What temperature is listed for Trident java fern?
The compiled profile lists 22.0–28.0 °C for Trident java fern (Microsorum pteropus 'Trident'). Check the original sources below for context and differing recommendations.
What tank size is listed for Trident java fern?
The profile lists a minimum tank volume of 5.0 US gallons (20.0 liters). Volume alone does not establish suitability; consider dimensions, group size and other inhabitants alongside the full care notes.
What pH is listed for Trident java fern?
The compiled profile lists a pH of 5.0–7.5. Review the cited care sources alongside the other water parameters in this profile.
Where they are found
IUCN: Not Evaluated, because this is a cultivar/trade form and IUCN assesses only wild species. Parent species Microsorum (Leptochilus) pteropus: Least Concern (IUCN Red List 199682).
Aquarium care
Trident is a narrow-lobed cultivar of Java fern (Microsorum pteropus). Attach the rhizome to wood or rock—never bury it in substrate or it will rot. Low to medium light is enough; CO2 is not required though low enrichment can speed growth. Leaves form plantlets that can be removed and reattached. Husbandry matches other M. pteropus cultivars; the main difference is the tripartite/narrow leaf form.
Sources
Compiled from multiple independent care sheets — not copied from a single site.