Java Fern Live Freshwater Aquarium Plant – Microsorum pteropus

Java Fern is a popular freshwater aquarium plant identified by the seller as Microsorum pteropus. It develops from a thick rhizome that can spread across aquarium hardscape, making it well suited to natural-looking aquascapes. The plant can be attached to rocks or wood rather than planted deeply into substrate.

This aquarium plant is listed as easy to grow and suitable for tropical freshwater conditions. Seller-provided specifications include pH 6–7.5, low to medium lighting, and no requirement for supplemental CO2. The seller also notes that some fish, including goldfish and cichlids, may eat the leaves.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Plant: Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus)
• Plant Type: Freshwater aquarium plant
• Water Type: Tropical freshwater
• Difficulty: Easy
• Lighting: Low to medium
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• CO2: Not needed according to seller
• Growth: Thick rhizome that can creep across aquarium hardscape
• Aquascaping: Can be attached to rocks or wood
• Substrate: Seller lists 1–3 inches as substrate depth
• Fish Consideration: Goldfish and cichlids may eat the leaves

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live Java Fern aquarium plant. Specific quantity and shipping size are not provided by the seller.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Java Fern
Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus
Plant Type: Freshwater aquarium plant
Life Cycle: Not specified by seller
Flower/Fruit Color: Not applicable/not specified
Sunlight: Low to medium aquarium lighting
Soil: Aquarium substrate; 1–3 inch substrate depth listed by seller
Water: Tropical freshwater; pH 6–7.5
USDA Zone: Not applicable to submerged aquarium use

❓ FAQ:

1. What water conditions are recommended for Java Fern?
The seller recommends tropical freshwater with a pH range of 6.0–7.5.

2. What lighting does Java Fern need?
Java Fern is listed as suitable for low to medium aquarium lighting.

3. Does Java Fern require CO2?
No. The seller specifies that supplemental CO2 is not needed.

4. How does Java Fern grow in an aquarium?
Java Fern grows from a thick rhizome that can creep across hardscape. It can be attached to rocks or wood for aquascaping.

5. Is Java Fern suitable for beginner aquariums?
Yes. The seller classifies Java Fern as an easy-level aquarium plant.