How do I care for Ceratopteris pteridoides in an aquarium?
Keep it floating or lightly anchored in bright, indirect light with stable water temperatures between 20-28°C. Fertilize sparingly and ensure good water quality.
Ceratopteris pteridoides, the Floating Antlerfern, is a free-floating aquatic fern with distinctive antler-shaped fronds, suitable for aquariums and ponds.
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Sunlight
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Watering
Keep submerged or consistently moist in shallow water.
Soil
Does not require soil; it is a free-floating aquatic plant.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures.
Habitat
Aquatic, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Direct sunlight can scorch fronds.
Keep submerged or consistently moist in shallow water.
Avoid stagnant water.
Does not require soil; it is a free-floating aquatic plant.
Prefers warm temperatures.
Ideal range 20-28°C.
Aquatic, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
Use diluted liquid aquarium fertilizer.
Plant Type
Fern, Aquatic
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Aquatic
Plant Environment
Aquatic, Indoor, Greenhouse
Plant Height
0.1-0.3 m
Spread
0.2-0.5 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Fronds
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No