Re: [APD] Re: narrowleaf java fern

[Chrys <celticchrys at gmail_com>]

That's quite skinny!  So, there are how many kinds of Java Fern that
we know of now?
Java Fern
Java Fern "Windelov"  - Fringy leaf tips
Java Fern "Tropica"     - Fringy leaf edges
Java Fern "Narrowleaf"  -Skinny leaves
Java Fern "Phillipine"    -Pebbly surface

     Have I missed any?  Wouldn't it be an interesting project to do a
low tech or low light tank with only different varieties of Java Fern?
 I've done a tank with only Regular and Windelov.  Would combining
these affect things like losing characteristic traits?  Would these
varieties all cross after a while of growing in one tank, to form one
generic "Java Fern-esqe" plant?
     Forgive my enthusiasm, but Java fern was my fern, and one of my
most successful plant, and the only one goldfish do not seem to eat!
-Chrys

On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 19:06:08 -0800, Robert H <robertph3 at comcast_net> wrote:
> >>Anyone on this list keep this plant? I just saw some from tropica and this
> version looks great (tempted to buy it....) does it revert back to larger
> leaves like the 'tropica' java fern?<<
> 
> Raymond, this plant first made its way into the USA to many people from  Loh
> in Singapore who sent plants to people who donated to the APD defense fund a
> couple years ago. The plant has become a stock item of Oriental Aquarium and
> is now available to people in the USA who import from OA. I have not heard
> from anyone I have sold the plant to or experienced myself the plant
> reverting its shape. It seems to be a true variant. Karen Randall has stated
> there are two types of narrow leaf Java fern, tall and short.  This
> distinction however is not made by Oriental Aquarium.
> 
> Here is a picture by Mike from my forum:
> http://www.aquabotanic.com/abstore/media/narrowjava.jpg
> 
> Here is a picture from RobG of my forum, who reports the plants doubled in
> size since the time of this picture, keeping their original shape.
> http://aquabotanicwetthumb.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x?s=4006090712&a=ga&ul=3511016611
> 
> I hope this helps
> 
> Robert Hudson
> www.aquabotanic.com
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