Microsorum pteropus should be grown on a root or stone, attached with fishing line until it has gained a hold. If it is planted in the bottom, do not cover the rhizome because it will rot. A hardy plant which grows in all conditions. The black spots under the leaves are sporangia (reproductive organs), not signs of disease as many believe.
Light: Low
Co2: Low
Growth: Slow
Height: 10-20+ cm
Difficulty: Easy
Position: Middle, Background
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