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Java Fern 'Trident' (Microsorum pteropus 'Trident')

Java Fern 'Trident' is a finely branched cultivar whose narrow leaves split into multiple finger-like lobes, giving a softer, more fern-like texture than the standard plant. It keeps all the toughness of regular Java Fern: low light, no CO2, no substrate, and a rhizome that must stay tied to wood or rock rather than buried. The delicate, bushy fronds make it a popular choice for adding fine detail to driftwood.

Care specifications

TypeRhizome
DifficultyEasy
LightLow (10–45 µmol PAR)
CO2Not needed
Fertilizer demandLow
Growth rateSlow
Max height8 in
Spread6 in
PlacementMidground, Background, Epiphyte
Attaches to hardscapeYes
Snail & shrimp safeYes
Temperature64–82 °F
pH6–7.5
ColorGreen
TrimmingMinimal
StylesNature, Jungle, Biotope

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Propagation

Divide the rhizome, or replant the plantlets that sprout along leaf edges and tips.

Frequently asked questions

How is 'Trident' different from regular Java Fern?

Trident leaves are narrower and split into several finger-like segments, creating a lacy, branched look, whereas standard Java Fern has simple broad blades. The care is identical; Trident just offers a finer, more textured appearance.

Why are there little plantlets growing on my Java Fern Trident leaves?

That is normal vegetative reproduction. The parent grows tiny daughter plants along the leaf edges and tips; once they have a few leaves and roots you can detach them and attach them to new hardscape.

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