java fern ID?

trashion · 11-09-2007, 03:16 PM

i snatched a "microsorium pteroptus" in one of those self-contained containers at petco. i know a lot of these plants generally aren't aquatic, but i have 2 java ferns and i wanted another. and i've read that that is their scientific name. but i'm looking at it, and it's got those brown spore-like spots on the leaves. kinda like a fern you'd find outside. i have 2 java ferns, but they're really small, so IDK if they could compare. here's a pic:

TIA!

**Ichthius** · 11-09-2007, 04:41 PM

Yep, that's an aquatic java fern. Java ferns are actually amphibious, most of them to my knowledge, which is why it's not as droopy outside of the water like other aquatic plants. Nice specimen

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Ice Prince · 11-09-2007, 07:29 PM

i have some java fern and the leaves are only 1 inch long. that is a nice plant. the ones ive got all have brown spots on the leaves and havent grown at all since i got them.

**Damon** · 11-10-2007, 09:37 AM

That is either the "tropica" or "Philippine" version.

11-09-2007, 03:16 PM	#1
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,330	java fern ID? i snatched a "microsorium pteroptus" in one of those self-contained containers at petco. i know a lot of these plants generally aren't aquatic, but i have 2 java ferns and i wanted another. and i've read that that is their scientific name. but i'm looking at it, and it's got those brown spore-like spots on the leaves. kinda like a fern you'd find outside. i have 2 java ferns, but they're really small, so IDK if they could compare. here's a pic: TIA! __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

11-09-2007, 04:41 PM	#2
Ichthius Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Age: 18 Posts: 962	Yep, that's an aquatic java fern. Java ferns are actually amphibious, most of them to my knowledge, which is why it's not as droopy outside of the water like other aquatic plants. Nice specimen . __________________ - Leah - Aquarium Blog ><(((*>

11-10-2007, 09:37 AM	#4
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	That is either the "tropica" or "Philippine" version. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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Ice Prince Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 15 Posts: 345	i have some java fern and the leaves are only 1 inch long. that is a nice plant. the ones ive got all have brown spots on the leaves and havent grown at all since i got them.

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