What water does Java Fern need?

Java Fern does best at 18–28 °C with a pH of 6–7.5.

How tall does Java Fern grow?

Java Fern grows to about 35 cm.

Is Java Fern easy to keep?

Yes. Java Fern is rated easy and suits beginners with a cycled, stable aquarium.

How much is delivery for Java Fern?

Plant-only orders are £10, or free on orders of £100 or more. Java Fern is also 15% off when ordered with fish or shrimp.

Plants

Java Fern

Microsorum pteropus

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Care level: Easy
Temperament: Slow growing
Adult size: 35cm
Water: pH 6–7.5 · 18–28 °C
Origin: Southeast Asia

Delivery £10.00 · free on orders over £100 · local options shown at checkout

About this plant

Java fern is one of the hardiest aquarium plants: long, textured green leaves that grow on wood and rock, cope with low light and a wide range of water, and are left alone by almost all fish. Ideal for beginners, pleco tanks and shrimp tanks.

Care

Attach the rhizome to wood or rock with thread, fishing line or plant glue, or wedge it in a crevice. Never bury the rhizome in the substrate or it will rot. Low to moderate light, no CO₂ needed, and gentle flow is welcome. New plantlets grow on older leaves and can be detached and replanted.

Feeding

Optional: a liquid fertiliser helps it grow faster and greener. CO₂ is not needed.

Quick answers

What water does Java Fern need?: Java Fern does best at 18–28 °C with a pH of 6–7.5.
How tall does Java Fern grow?: Java Fern grows to about 35 cm.
Is Java Fern easy to keep?: Yes. Java Fern is rated easy and suits beginners with a cycled, stable aquarium.
How much is delivery for Java Fern?: Plant-only orders are £10, or free on orders of £100 or more. Java Fern is also 15% off when ordered with fish or shrimp.

Delivery & returns

Full details are in our delivery and returns terms.