Horned Fern
Ceratopteris cornuta
Easy
Medium Light
CO2: Optional
Growth Rate
Fast
Size
Medium
Position
Background
Type
Aquatic Fern
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
22.0-28.0°C
72-82°F
pH
6.0-7.5
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
Medium Light
CO2
Optional
Care Requirements
Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Optional
Pruning
Required
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About
Fast‑growing aquatic fern, similar to Water Sprite. Can be planted or used as a floating plant.
Care Notes
Grows quickly and needs pruning. Produces many daughter plants on the leaves. Excellent nutrient absorber.
Propagation
Adventitious plantlets on leaves
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Ceratopteris cornuta |
|---|---|
| Family | Pteridaceae |
| Type | Aquatic Fern |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Medium Light |
| CO2 | Optional |
| Growth | Fast |
| Position | Background |
| Size | Medium |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Optional |
| Pruning | Required |
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