Slow growth rate allows for easy aquarium maintenance and setup
Tolerates a wide range of water conditions for versatile placement
Provides excellent forage and shelter for baby shrimp and fish fry
Can grow submerged, emergent, or in brackish water for flexible aquarium design
Resistant to common aquarium pests and diseases, reducing maintenance
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One of the first types of plants I'd suggest for a beginner!
Java Ferns (Microsorum pteropus) are one of the most difficult aquatic plants to kill, and they are fairly slower growing. They won't need anything special in terms of lighting, filtration, or temperatures, and pretty much do just fine no matter what.
Java ferns are slower growi
Growth Habit
Submerged
CO2 Supplementation Requirement
Not required
Plant Characteristics
Evergreen
Suitable Water Type
Freshwater and brackish
Hardiness Zone
Not specified
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4.6
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No issues, exactly as discribed. Added to my turtles tank and hes been nibbling away at it proably should have ordered 2
Jessica · April 20, 2026
Excellent!
Arrived on time, packaged well, and is huge, healthy and green! Would definitely order again.
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Gray · July 2, 2025
Java Fern
Plants arrived earlier than expected! Super green and healthy! 10 out of 10!!!!