Crepidomanes Malabaricum

Crepidomanes Malabaricum is a rare and delicate fern from the Hymenophyllaceae family, commonly known as the Malabar Fern. With its moss-like appearance and slow growth habit, it's often mistaken for moss, making it a captivating choice for aquascaping enthusiasts. This delicate plant thrives when attached to rocks or wood, creating intricate, natural-looking aquatic landscapes. Its unique texture and compact growth pattern add visual interest to planted tanks while remaining low-maintenance for patient aquarists seeking something truly distinctive.

Appearance: Crepidomanes Malabaricum is a tiny and thin fern with dark green transparent leaves on a thin, creeping rhizome. It is a tender plant, suitable to place in the aquarium foreground. Since it is a slow-growing plant, it spreads leisurely and forms carpets over time. With its delicate leaves and stunning look, it can increase the beauty of the tank manifold. 

Hard/Soft Plant: It is a delicate, soft, and tiny micro fern that doesn’t require special care or attention. 

Ideal water temperature: 10 to 30 degree Celsius is the ideal temperature for Crepidomanes Malabaricum growth. 

Lightening conditions: The lightning requirements of Crepidomanes Malabaricum are low to moderate, like any other fern. It prefers dark areas with poor light conditions to grow. 

Ideal pH level: pH may range from 5.0 - 8.0.

Propagation: It is advised not to bury the rhizome of Crepidomanes Malabaricum on the substrate. Instead, it should be left on rocks or logs with some kind of support. Gradually, it holds fast to the rock or log and starts developing. 

Crepidomanes Malabaricum is a rootless fern but develops dark, hair-like rhizoids on the rhizome, which help it adhere to the substrate.

Other requirements: Even though the light requirements are not pronounced, the supply of additional carbon dioxide and nutrients will help it to grow and develop. Also, a good water flow is considered beneficial for its growth.