Java Fern Broad Leaf (Leptochilus pteropus, synonym Microsorum pteropus), named after the Indonesian island of Java, can be found in Malaysia, Thailand, Northeast India, and parts of China. It’s a plant with a lot of various geographic variants, all with different leaf sizes and shapes.
There are lots of different varieties of Microsorum species including but not limited to hardy leaf, soft leaf, narrow leaf, broad leaf, petite leaf, long leaf, wavy leaf, trident leaf, etc. Like any other Microsorum species, Java Fern Broad Leaf can be attached to driftwood, stone, rock, and other aquarium decorations.
- Loose rhizome | loose, bare-root, small portion
- Potted plants | potted plants with rockwool and net pot
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Scientific Name |
Microsorum pteropus ‘Broad Leaf’ |
Synonyms |
Leptochilus pteropus ‘Broad Leaf’ |
Common Name |
Java Fern Broad Leaf |
Placement |
Attachable to Driftwood, Stone, or Decor |
CO2 |
Not required |
Growth Rates |
Slow |
Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Nutrient Substrate |
Not required |
Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
Lighting Requirements |
Slow – High |