Microsorum pteropus (Java Fern) – Easy Aquarium Plant (Potted)

Microsorum pteropus, commonly known as Java Fern, is one of the most popular and beginner-friendly aquarium plants available. Known for its hardy nature and distinctive green, leathery leaves, it thrives in a wide range of tank conditions with minimal care.

This versatile plant is ideal for attaching to driftwood, rocks, or décor, making it a staple in both simple setups and advanced aquascapes. Supplied in a potted format, it offers a strong, healthy rhizome system ready for easy placement.

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Key Features

•  Extremely hardy and beginner-friendly
•  Thrives in low-light aquariums
•  No CO₂ required
•  Ideal for aquascaping on wood or rocks
•  Helps improve water quality
•  Safe for fish, shrimp, and snails

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 Plant Details

• Type: Rhizome
• Placement: Midground to Background / Hardscape
• Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
• Height: 6–14+ inches
• Lighting: Low to Medium
• CO₂: Not required (optional)
• Temperature: 20–28°C
• Water Conditions: Highly adaptable

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What You Receive

• 1 healthy potted Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus)
• Grown in rockwool basket for stability and easy transition

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Important Plant Care Tip

Do not bury the rhizome (horizontal stem).

 Burying the rhizome can cause rot
 Best attached to driftwood, rocks, or placed above substrate

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Care Instructions

• Remove from pot and rockwool before attaching (optional)
• Secure to hardscape using thread or aquarium-safe glue
• Keep rhizome exposed at all times
• Trim older leaves to encourage new growth

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Perfect For

• Beginner aquariums
• Low-tech planted tanks
• Community fish tanks
• Shrimp and nano aquariums
• Natural aquascaping

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Why Customers Love It

• One of the easiest plants to grow
• Very low maintenance and forgiving
• Attaches easily to décor
• Long-lasting and reliable

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Pro Tip

For a natural aquascape: Attach Java Fern to driftwood or rocks instead of planting, it grows better and looks more natural.