Microsorium pteropis, an amphibious fern which will tolerate submersion. Dark green, lanceolate leaves grow from a rhizome which may be attached to stone, wood, or gravel. Will grow in terrariums, or aquariums with ease. Forms dense clumps and will grow to 6 inches or more tall.
Also known as Indian fern, water fern, Oriental waterfern, and water hornfern. Water Sprite, Ceratopteris thalictroides, is one of the most beautiful plants in the aquarium or pond. It is also one of the easiest to grow. A planted specimen will reach the tank's surface and produce numerous offspring right on the leaves. The offspring can be planted immediately to start the process over. Floating colonies of small plants provide excellent coverage for baby fish. Leaves are fern-like, heavily incised on the margins, bright green, and can reach lengths of a foot, or more. Can be accomodated to any size aquarium, but larger tanks can hold large, beautiful, lush specimens.
