Water
Maintain consistent water levels for submerged growth. For emersed growth, keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Avoid chlorinated water.
Also known as Java Fern
Leptochilus pteropus, commonly known as Java Fern, is a popular aquatic plant with attractive, dark green leaves, ideal for aquariums and paludariums.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers low to moderate indirect light.
100% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight which can cause leaf burn.
Keep consistently moist or submerged.
100% intensity
Avoid letting it dry out completely.
Grows attached to substrate (wood, rock) or in nutrient-rich aquatic substrate. Does not require soil for root function.
50% intensity
Ideal range is 20-28 °C.
100% intensity
Avoid sudden temperature fluctuations.
Aquatic, Indoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Light feeding is recommended.
100% intensity
Use diluted liquid aquarium fertilizers or substrate tabs sparingly.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Maintain consistent water levels for submerged growth. For emersed growth, keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Avoid chlorinated water.
Trim away any decaying or yellowing leaves at the base. Older leaves can be trimmed to encourage new growth. Avoid cutting through healthy rhizomes.
Easily propagated by dividing the rhizome, ensuring each section has at least one leaf and a viable bud. Runners can also be encouraged to grow.
As an epiphyte, it does not require traditional repotting. If planted in substrate, repot only when overcrowded, typically every 1-2 years.
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Where Microsorium Pteropus (Leptochilus pteropus) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Leptochilus |
| Species | Leptochilus pteropus |
Similar in genus Leptochilus
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