Java Fern

Bring natural greenery and a beautiful tropical look to your aquarium with Java Fern, one of the most popular and beginner-friendly aquatic plants. Its attractive, elongated green leaves and hardy nature make it an excellent choice for freshwater aquariums, shrimp tanks, and aquascapes featuring driftwood and rocks.

Plant Care Guide

• Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus

• Plant Type: Rhizome-based aquatic fern

• Appearance: Long, broad, green leaves

• Placement: Midground to background

• Lighting: Low to moderate light

• CO₂: Not essential

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Difficulty: Easy; suitable for beginners

• Substrate: Not required; attach to rocks or driftwood

• Propagation: Rhizome division and baby plantlets produced on mature leaves

• Maintenance: Remove damaged or old leaves when necessary

Planting Tips

Attach Java Fern to aquarium rocks or driftwood using aquarium-safe glue or thread. Keep the horizontal rhizome exposed and never bury it in the substrate, as burial can cause the rhizome to rot.

Java Fern grows well in many low-tech freshwater aquariums without injected CO₂. Its slow-growing leaves add natural texture to aquascapes, while its roots can gradually anchor to the hardscape. Small plantlets may also develop on mature leaves and can be used to grow new plants.

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• Carefully selected aquatic plants for aquarium enthusiasts and aquascapers.

• Protective packaging for safer transportation of live plants.

• Convenient online ordering with shipping across India, subject to courier serviceability.

Create a beautiful, low-maintenance aquascape! Order Java Fern from OhMleT Shoppe today.