Java Fern (Microsorum Pteropus)

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 BEFORE YOU ORDER! Please visit our "Plant Shipping and FAQs" before submitting your order. This page will explain how and when your plants will be shipped and what they will look like when you receive them while also answering some of the most common questions we receive.