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Microsorum pteropus 'Undulata'

Microsórum ptéropus

Family: Polypodiaceae
Genus: Microsorum

Difficulty

Very Easy

Light

Low to High

Usage

Epiphyte
Background
Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

4-30°C(opt: 24°C)

CO2

5-40mg/L

pH

5-8

Nutrients

Description

This Java fern form originates from spring pools in limestone karst areas of Krabi, southern Thailand. It grows relatively large with broad leaves and a dense, bushy habit. Its most notable feature is its undulate light green leaves, resembling lettuce. This variety appears to be sterile, producing no sporangia on emersed or submersed plants. Instead, it forms numerous daughter plants on its leaves.

Microsorum pteropus 'Undulata'

Growth Rate

Slow

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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