Trident Java Fern | Microsorum pteropus

Trident Java Fern Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus Common Name: Trident Fern, Java Fern Trident Java Fern is one of the most forgiving yet rewarding blackwater aquatic plants. With its distinct forked leaves that grow out of a rhizome, this beginner aquatic plant is ideal for attaching to driftwood or wedging between rocks. Its name comes from the characteristic trident-shaped fronds that sway gently in the current.  This aquatic fern grows horizontally along a rhizome, sending up narrow, forked leaves that thrive best when attached to wood or stone. We recommend a full-spectrum planted aquarium light set on a low to medium level. Avoid burying the rhizome in substrate to prevent rhizome rot; thread or aquarium-safe super glue is ideal for affixing to your blackwater aquarium hardscape. Over time, you may notice older leaves darken or break down entirely—don’t worry. This is a natural part of the plant’s adjustment process as these plants are often grown emersed before being submer