Description

Microsorum pteropus var. Latifolius is also known as the Java Fern Latifolius. This Broadleaf Java Fern is well suitable for any medium to the large aquarium because the leaf size can grow quite long, approximately 15 inches or over.

This classic Java Fern, with its huge, broad leaves, has long been regarded as a low-maintenance aquarium plant with a wide range of applications that thrive as an epiphyte on rocks and driftwood. 

There are lots of different varieties of Microsorum species including but not limited to hardy leaf, soft leaf, narrow leaf, broadleaf, petite leaf, longleaf, 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

• Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don t guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.  

  Scientific Name: Leptochilus pteropus ‘Latifolius’
  Synonym: Microsorum pteropus latifolius
  Common Name: Java Fern Latifolius
  CO2: Not Required
  Growth Rates: Slow
  Difficulty Level: Easy
  Nutrient Substrate: Not Required
  Lighting Requirements: Medium-High
  Can be grow emerged?: Yes
  Can be attached to driftwood, stone, rock, aquarium decoration?: Yes