Microsorum pteropus Latifolia is a broad-leaved form of Java fern with wider, more oval leaves compared to the standard narrow-lanced form, giving it a fuller and lushier appearance when attached to driftwood or rock. The broader leaf surface and darker green colouration make it a visually substantial and attractive addition to aquariums where a more solid-textured epiphytic plant is desired.It grows exactly as all Java fern varieties do — attached to hardscape with the rhizome exposed, in low to medium light without CO2 injection. It is extremely tolerant of a wide range of water conditions and temperature ranges, making it one of the most adaptable aquarium plants available. Once established it is very low maintenance and long-lived.Supplied as an established potted plant, Microsorum pteropus Latifolia suits aquariums from 50 litres upward. The broader leaf form makes it a useful companion to narrower-leaved epiphytic plants and a versatile choice for driftwood and natural rock layouts at any experience level.
