Java Fern Plant
Freshwater Aquarium Plant Care
| Scientific Name | Microsorium pteropus |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 8 inches |
| pH | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Temperature | 68°F - 82°F |
| Aquarium Light Needed | Should be able to grow in even low lighted tanks. |
| Water Hardness | 2° to 15° dH, |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Care | You will see better results if you tie the roots to drift wood or rocks instead of planting the roots. |
More information on the forum on the Java Fern.
Java Fern Tips and Comments
| From: Andy One of the first plants I bought was a little clump of Java Fern, with a root mass less than a quarter's diameter. I wedged it into a crack in the driftwood I bought, and now, about a year and a half later, it has spread its leaves pretty much the back-to-front width of my 38-gallon tank. I've since bought another Java Fern for the other side of the tank (lower light there too, and it's already sprouting new growth, about a month after purchase. It's such an easy plant, it'd ridiculous, and totally recommended for a plant startup. Just remember to snip the dead leaves because they take a while to decompose. |
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