🌿 Java Fern ‘Trident’ – Leptochilus pteropus (Formerly Microsorum pteropus)

Elegant Forked-Leaf Epiphyte for Natural Aquascapes

Leptochilus pteropus ‘Trident’, previously known as Microsorum pteropus ‘Trident’, is a refined and highly sought-after Java Fern variety featuring distinctive forked, trident-shaped leaves. This unique structure creates a flowing, intricate appearance that adds depth, texture, and movement to any aquascape.

As a hardy epiphyte, this plant thrives when attached to driftwood, stones, or decorative hardscape. It requires minimal maintenance and adapts easily to a wide range of aquarium conditions, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquascapers.

🌟 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Leptochilus pteropus ‘Trident’

• Previous Name: Microsorum pteropus ‘Trident’

• Common Name: Trident Java Fern

• Unique Leaf Structure: Distinctive forked, trident-shaped leaves with elegant, flowing form

• Epiphytic Growth: Attaches easily to driftwood, rock, or décor—no substrate required

• Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives in a wide range of water conditions

• Beginner-Friendly: Low maintenance and highly resilient

🌱 Growth & Propagation:

• Lighting Needs: Low to moderate (tolerates higher light)

• CO₂ & Fertilizers: Not required, but will enhance growth

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Growth Method: Rhizome plant—attach to hardscape (do not bury rhizome)

• Nutrient Substrate: Not Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Natural Flow & Detail: Adds fine texture and movement to aquascapes

• Versatile Placement: Ideal for midground to background placement

• Hardscape Enhancement: Perfect for mounting on driftwood, rocks, or bonsai structures

📦 What You’ll Receive

Fresh, healthy Leptochilus pteropus ‘Trident’ cultivated and prepared by Aquarium Plants Factory®, available in convenient planting formats:

Bare-root Plants: Approximately 3+ leaves per portion with loose rhizome and attached roots
Bunched Plants: Approximately 3+ leaves per portion bundled with foam and a plant weight for easy placement
Potted Plants: Approximately 3+ leaves per portion potted in a net pot with rockwool for stability and easy planting

Each portion may consist of individual leaves with separated rhizome sections, which is completely natural for this species. All pieces are viable and will continue to grow once placed in your aquarium.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This plant is grown ex-vitro in controlled environments, meaning it has been cultivated outside of water under optimal nursery conditions. Upon introduction to your aquarium, minor transition changes may occur as the plant adapts to submerged growth.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner.

Certain aquatic plants may be restricted or regulated in some U.S. states. Always check your local and state regulations before purchasing or introducing plants into natural waterways. Never release aquarium plants into the wild.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.