{"product_id":"microsorium-pteropus-java-fern","title":"Microsorium pteropus 'Java Fern'","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"175\" data-start=\"135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"175\" data-start=\"138\"\u003eMicrosorum pteropus – Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"592\" data-start=\"177\"\u003eMicrosorum pteropus, commonly known as Java Fern, is one of the most popular and versatile aquarium plants. Native to Southeast Asia, it is prized for its hardy nature, attractive, leathery green leaves, and ease of care. Java Fern can be grown fully submerged or emersed, and it thrives when attached to hardscape elements such as driftwood, rocks, or decorative ornaments, rather than being buried in substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"594\"\u003eIts slow-growing, upright, and flowing leaves create a natural and dynamic look in both beginner and advanced aquascapes. Java Fern tolerates a wide range of water conditions, including varying pH and hardness, making it ideal for low-tech tanks, community setups, and low-light aquariums. The plant propagates easily through rhizome division or by producing small “plantlets” along mature leaves. It is resistant to most aquarium pests and provides excellent shelter for small fish and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003eCare Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome fern\u003cbr data-end=\"1141\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1141\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003eMicrosorum pteropus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1186\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java Fern\u003cbr data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1226\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polypodiaceae\u003cbr data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1254\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1286\" data-start=\"1273\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-ground to Background (attached to hardscape)\u003cbr data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1348\" data-start=\"1338\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Medium\u003cbr data-end=\"1365\" data-start=\"1362\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1373\" data-start=\"1365\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003cbr data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"1386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1405\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr data-end=\"1413\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1428\" data-start=\"1413\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1554\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1444\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 – 7.5\u003cbr data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1457\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 – 28 °C\u003cbr data-end=\"1487\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1487\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required (rhizome must remain above substrate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1628\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome division \/ plantlets\u003cbr data-end=\"1604\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1604\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 – 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"toggle-para\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"baka","offers":[{"title":"Pot","offer_id":41428433862789,"sku":"TP01110","price":150.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose","offer_id":41428433895557,"sku":"WP160","price":80.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/6331\/5845\/products\/2_2.png?v=1650049480","url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/microsorium-pteropus-java-fern","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}