I like the Java fern, but I did not like it starting to melt. I do know that some plants do that.
Microsorm pteropus, commonly known as Java Fern, is one of the very best aquarium plants for beginners, and at the same time a mainstay for even more experienced hobbyists, especially those who enjoy the “Nature Aquarium” style. Java fern is very adaptable, and will grow happily in very low light “fish tanks” with no CO2 but will also do well at much higher light levels with supplemental CO2 as long as the water is kept clean. (otherwise, like other slow growing plants, it can become infested with algae in a high light situation) It is also one of the few plants that can be used successfully with many species of Rift Lake cichlids.
It is important to attach Java ferns to either a piece of wood or rock and not to bury the roots in the substrate or they can rot. The plant reproduces easily in the aquarium, both by rhizome and by producing plantlets on the tips of older leaves.
Common Name: Java Fern
Family Name: Polypodiaceae
Native To: Asia
Lighting: Low
Requirements: Undemanding
Growth Form: Rhizome
Growth Rate: Slow
Placement in Tank: Mid-background
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 54 reviews.
All of the plants i have ordered from you all have came in great shape. Have ordered several times, always been happy with purchase
I love them
The Java fern came in great condition
Everything went well, for the most part. I would order from them again. They did seem like they were a bit beat up to me. But, this is my 1st order, and I'm not well versed on aquarium plants.
Not bushy but doing ok.
Hook to rocks
Currently being held in my isolation tank waiting on the new aquarium setup, daily water changes and they look great.
Very good quality. I'm really happy with the service and i'll definitely be ordering more in the future!
It was quick and easy shipping was fast
Those were great
Beautiful java fern with long green leaves. My betta fish loves it.
Beautiful in my 5 gallon!
Plants arrived fast and packaged well. All are healthy and good portions received.
Great product
The Java Fern came in great condition, hopefully I can keep it that way. Thanks
Nice healthy plant arrived. Looks good.
Well packaged, everything great. Thanks!
Even with the cold weather the plants came in good shape. I have bought plants from you all before an have always been happy with them
Is there soil l can use to keep my plants although they are planted in gravel?
I ordered one java fern and some xtreme spirulina flakes, the java is the healthiest ive ever saw tbh. And my mbuna love the spirulina! (java fern was put in a different tank)
Came fast and plants are healthy.
Great plants.
They sell great plants. Don’t take my word. Order your own
Beautiful plants
Snails killed it
So healthy & green
Lovely plant, very healthy and crisp.
Arrived in great shape and a good size.
Seems do be doing its thing. This is definitely the one plant in the tank with the least noticeable change.
The plant came very healthy and looks nice in my aquarium.
Just split them yesterday and attached to my new caves for my cories. Like my guppy tank, wanted more plants that weren’t only pothos, peace lilys & lucky bamboo.
Ordered three of these and all three are really good sized plants. They are settling in well and maybe even already growing a little. Shipping was fast and I love that insulated box and hat packs are always included in cold weather.
Plants came on time, well packed on healthy. Doing ok so far. Haven't grown any new leaves yet but roots starting to spread out.
Beautiful healthy plant ! Order processed and shipped quickly, packed well,and arrived in perfect condition.
I'm not sure it is going through some acclimation changes. But it arrived in good condition.
This is easily the largest Java fern I’ve ever received. Leaves were about 6-7in long. In my experience, Java fern can sometimes struggle a bit (I have pretty hard and basic water), but this one has thrived so far.
Great plant, easy to glue, exactly what I wanted.
Great experience, looking forward to future orders
Looks awesome in my tank!