Microsorium Pteropus 'Java Fern'
- LIVE AQUARIUM PLANT: Microsorum Ppteropus, commonly known as Java Fern, is a hardy tropical plant ideal for aquascaping.
- EASY ALGAE CONTROL: Helps naturally reduce algae growth by competing for nutrients, keeping your aquarium cleaner and clearer.
- SHRIMP SAFE & SNAIL FREE: Safe for shrimp and invertebrates, and supplied snail free for a healthy, pest-free aquarium.
- OXYGENATING PLANT: Releases oxygen into the water, improving water quality and supporting the health of fish and aquatic life.
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY: Low-maintenance and adaptable, this leaded bunched plant suits a wide range of water conditions and tank setups.
Family: Polypodiaceae
Genus: Microsorum
Care Level: Very easy
Placement: Midground / Background (attach to wood or rock)
Temperature: 20–28°C
Carbonate Hardness: Very tolerant (soft to hard water)
General Hardness: Very tolerant (wide GH range)
pH Range: 6.0–8.0
Structure: Rhizome plant with tough, leathery fronds
Max Size: 15–35 cm
Propagation: Plantlets on leaf tips / rhizome division
Origin: Southeast Asia
Growth Rate: Slow
Substrate: None required — rhizome must stay above substrate
Aquascaping: Epiphyte for wood/rock; ideal for low‑tech tanks
Lighting: Low to moderate
CO₂: Not required
• In rare cases damage can occur during delivery. Please send a photo and we will refund or resend.
• Plants are dispatched from Monday to Friday.
• For safe-place delivery requests, leave a note to seller.
• Floratica plants are UK grown, pest-free, chemical-free.
• Please contact us for any issues so we can resolve quickly.
