Java Fern Trident (Microsorum pteropus 'Trident')

Java Fern 'Trident' (Microsorum pteropus 'Trident') is a striking cultivar with narrow, deeply lobed leaves that resemble a classical trident or pitchfork. Its compact, sculptural form makes it especially popular in Nature Aquarium and Iwagumi-style layouts where it provides a bold focal point without overwhelming smaller foreground plants.

Attach the rhizome to driftwood or rock — never bury in substrate. Tolerates low light and wide water parameter ranges. No CO2 required. Grows slowly; trim away old or brown leaves to keep the plant looking its best. Propagates from plantlets on leaf edges.