Microsorum pteropus ‘Green Gnome

🌿 Microsorum pteropus 'Green Gnome'
Compact Java Fern with Rich Green Foliage

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✨ Why Aquascapers Love It

✔ Dwarf variety of Java Fern

✔ Compact growth perfect for nano tanks

✔ Rich green, elegant foliage

✔ Extremely hardy and beginner-friendly

✔ Thrives in low-light aquariums

✔ Ideal for attaching to rocks and driftwood

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🌱 Plant Description

Microsorum pteropus 'Green Gnome' is a compact cultivar of the popular Java Fern, specially valued for its small size and lush green appearance.

Its short, neatly shaped leaves make it an excellent choice for nano aquariums and detailed aquascapes where standard Java Fern varieties may appear too large. The dense growth and vibrant coloration add a natural, mature look to hardscape elements without overwhelming the layout.

Like other Java Ferns, Green Gnome grows from a rhizome and is exceptionally easy to maintain, making it suitable for aquarists of all experience levels.

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📍 Placement

• Foreground

• Midground

• Nano Aquariums

• Driftwood Attachments

• Rock Attachments

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⚙️ Care Guide

💡 Lighting: Low to Medium

🌿 CO₂: Not Required

🌡 Temperature: 20–30°C

💧 Water Hardness: Soft to Hard

🌱 Nutrients: Benefits from liquid fertilization

📈 Growth Rate: Slow

⭐ Difficulty: Easy

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💡 Planting Tips

• Never bury the rhizome in the substrate.

• Attach to rocks, driftwood, or décor using thread or aquarium-safe glue.

• Place in shaded or moderately lit areas.

• Remove older leaves occasionally to encourage fresh growth.

• Excellent choice for low-tech and shrimp aquariums.

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🎯 Best For

✓ Nano Aquariums

✓ Low-Tech Tanks

✓ Shrimp Tanks

✓ Betta Aquariums

✓ Nature Aquascapes

✓ Beginner Aquarists

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🌿 Small Size, Big Impact

Microsorum pteropus 'Green Gnome' delivers all the durability and beauty of classic Java Fern in a compact, aquascape-friendly form.

Whether attached to driftwood, nestled among rocks, or featured in a nano layout, this charming fern adds lush greenery and natural elegance with minimal maintenance.