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    Giant Java Fern

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    I've seen some really big Java ferns lookalike in the tank at the back of C328. The leaves are like 1-2inches broad and up to 10-12 inches long. Are these Microsorum pteropus, or are these another type of fern?
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    It should be Microsorum pteropus 'Tropica'.

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    Errr nope they do not have fronds like Tropica. But the fronds are exactly like java fern and they have those dots below the leaves like java ferns have. Only the size is BIG BIG BIG. Anyone knows?
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    Could be Bolbitis heteroclita, an asian variety of Bolbitis. If so, it's also known as Malaysian Java Fern.
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    I saw them at C328 too, they are common Java fern come with big leaves only.I think the giant leaves are attribute to optimal growing condition in plant farm.
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    On 5/22/2003 12:32:27 PM

    I saw them at C328 too, they are common Java fern come with big leaves only.I think the giant leaves are attribute to optimal growing condition in plant farm.
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    Agree. Saw one leaf about almost a foot long at That Pet and Fish shop in their display tank. They had just prune/trim the tank and had wrapped that leaf around a driftwood for the babies to grow.
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