Java Fern Aquarium Plant

Java fern is a great low-light plant that is extremely hardy. A Java Fern plant is an aquatic fern that grows very well under low light. The Java Fern plant can be easily attached to driftwood or rocks. The large green leaves look best attached to driftwood and growing up or down a branch. Oftentimes, we will find Java fern growing out of our sponge filters due to tiny plantlets breaking away from the mother. To propagate a Java Fern plant, cut the rhizome, horizontal shoots, or plantlets growing from the underside of leaves.

Java fern plant is extremely hardy and can survive in even hard water. Aquatic ferns are generally a great plant for beginners. A Java Fern plant doesn't require special lighting or CO2, making it an easy and attractive addition to your aquascape. Java fern will accept most water parameters and thrive in stable conditions. 

Scientific Name:  Microsorum Pteropus

Common Names: Java Fern, Java plant

Caring for Java Fern

Care Level: Easy

Light: Low

CO2: Not necessary

Fertilizer or Shrimp Safe Fertilizer

Propagation: by cutting the rhizome, horizontal shoots, or plantlets growing from the underside of leaves

Note: Please do additional research on your plant to ensure its health. 

 *All Plants may contain snails or snail eggs. We keep them in all of our tanks for the benefits they provide.*