Java Fern – Hardy, Low-Light Aquarium Plant (Microsorum pteropus)

Add timeless beauty and effortless greenery to your aquarium with the Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus) — one of the most popular and beginner-friendly plants in the aquarium hobby! 🌱✨

Known for its elegant, wavy green leaves and amazing adaptability, Java Fern is perfect for aquascapers who want a lush, natural look without the fuss. This hardy plant doesn’t need special lighting or CO₂ — it thrives even in low-light setups and is loved for its resilience and versatility.

Best of all, you don’t need to plant it in substrate! Simply attach it to driftwood, rocks, or décor using thread or aquarium glue, and watch it slowly take root. Its textured leaves make it a perfect natural backdrop for fish and shrimp, providing both cover and beauty. 🐠💚

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Extremely hardy and easy – perfect for beginners 🌿

• Grows on driftwood, rocks, or decorations

• Tolerates low light and low maintenance

• Fish and shrimp safe – they love resting and grazing on it

• Adds lush, natural movement to any aquascape

💧 Care Instructions

• Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus

• Lighting: Low to medium

• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–8.0

• Placement: Midground or background (attached to hardscape)

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• CO₂: Not required

💡 Pro Tip: Never bury the rhizome (the thick green base). Attach it to décor instead — burying it can cause it to rot. Over time, it’ll anchor itself naturally!

🐠 Perfect For:

✔️ Beginners and low-maintenance tanks 🌿
✔️ Natural or jungle-style aquascapes
✔️ Shrimp and community fish tanks
✔️ Low-light and CO₂-free setups
✔️ Driftwood and rock arrangements

Add timeless beauty and effortless greenery to your aquarium with the Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus) — one of the most popular and beginner-friendly plants in the aquarium hobby! 🌱✨

Known for its elegant, wavy green leaves and amazing adaptability, Java Fern is perfect for aquascapers who want a lush, natural look without the fuss. This hardy plant doesn’t need special lighting or CO₂ — it thrives even in low-light setups and is loved for its resilience and versatility.

Best of all, you don’t need to plant it in substrate! Simply attach it to driftwood, rocks, or décor using thread or aquarium glue, and watch it slowly take root. Its textured leaves make it a perfect natural backdrop for fish and shrimp, providing both cover and beauty. 🐠💚

📦 What You’ll Receive

• 1 healthy Java Fern (bare root)

🌱 Helpful Hints

• Grows well with Anubias, Java Moss, and Buchephalandra

• Propagates easily by producing baby plants on leaf tips

• Perfect for aquariums with fish that nibble on plants (Java Fern’s tough leaves are rarely eaten!)

• Looks amazing in betta tanks, community tanks, and natural aquascapes

✨ Java Fern is a timeless favorite — easy to grow, naturally beautiful, and the perfect way to add lush greenery to your aquarium without the extra work!