🌿 Java Fern “Bent Wing” (Microsorum pteropus ‘Bent Wing’)
🌿 Java Fern “Bent Wing” (Microsorum pteropus ‘Bent Wing’)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Rhizome Plant • Midground Plant • Hardscape Mounted Plant
📋 Java Fern “Bent Wing” (Microsorum pteropus ‘Bent Wing’) is a unique cultivar of Java Fern, known for its Curved Twisted Leaf Structure that gives a flowing, wind-swept appearance.
Its hardy nature and adaptability make it perfect for both beginner and advanced aquascapers.
This plant thrives when attached to wood or rocks, creating natural-looking aquascapes with minimal maintenance.
It serves as a striking Textured Midground Accent Plant, adding movement and depth to aquarium layouts.
💡 Highlights
🌿 Bent Leaf Form: Distinct curved and twisted foliage
🪵 Hardscape Friendly: Ideal for wood and rock attachment
🐢 Low Maintenance: Very hardy and easy to care for
🌊 Versatile Placement: Midground or background use
🧠 Beginner Friendly: Highly adaptable species
🧾 A Quick Look at Java Fern “Bent Wing”
📛 Common Name: Java Fern Bent Wing
🔬 Scientific Name:Microsorum pteropus ‘Bent Wing’
👨👩👧 Family: Polypodiaceae
🌍 Origin: Southeast Asia (cultivated variant)
📏 Max Size: 15–30 cm (≈ 6–12″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 20–28 °C (≈ 68–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner
💖 Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
💡 Lighting Needs: Low to moderate
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ No
🏠 Placement: Midground • Attached to hardscape
🧬 Tissue Culture: ✅ Yes
🌿 Potted Plant:✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Low (water column feeder)
🐣 Propagation: Rhizome division / plantlets
