Grows attached to wood or stone for flexible aquarium design and easy placement
Tolerates a wide range of water parameters, including hardness, pH, and temperature
Does not require CO2 supplementation or substrate, simplifying aquarium care
Tough, leathery leaves resist being eaten by fish, ensuring long-term plant survival
Adds structure, texture, and greenery to aquascapes with minimal maintenance
Summarized by Shop
Java Fern grows attached to wood and stone rather than in substrate, needs no CO₂, and tolerates light levels that would starve most plants. Its leathery, strap-shaped leaves give a layout the settled look that faster plants never quite manage.
What You’ll Receive
Fresh, healthy Java Fern (Leptochilus pteropus) cultivated and prepared by
Scientific Name
Microsorum pteropus
Origin
Southeast Asia
Growth Rate
Slow to medium
CO2 Supplementation
Not required
Mature Height
6-10 inches (15-30 cm)
Suitable Water Type
Freshwater
Hardiness Zone
Not specified
Summarized by Shop
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Anonymous · July 17, 2026
Java fern was beautiful. Packaged very well and neatly labeled. Fast shipping. Thanks again
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Derek · June 29, 2026
Java moss
Spent $180.00 on Java moss. All of it arrived brown and sickly. It has not recovered. Sure hope your company is going to reimburse me. I fill like you people ripped me off.