Java Fern

Description

Java fern is one of the most famous plants in the aquarium hobby, because of its aesthetic appeal and ease of care. There are several varieties of Java fern, including the “narrow leaf”, “needle leaf”, “Windelov”, “trident”, and “lance leaf” variants. Cultivation in aquariums is usually done by tying or sticking the rhizome directly to the rock or driftwood instead of planting it directly on the substrate.

It can be grown in tap water or in dim or bright light, with or without gravel. It is more ocher resistant and grows well with high fish weight.

The plant can propagate through small adventitious plants that form on old leaves, which attach to hard substrate.

Difficulty: Easy

Light Requirements: Medium

Growth Rate: Low

Tank Placement: Background

Note:

The displayed image is for illustration purposes only and is of submersed-grown plants in aquariums under optimum plant growing conditions.

Depending on the variety, plants sent are grown in an aquarium in emersed or submersed conditions. Hence, plant/leaf structures may vary from those shown in pictures. When they are grown in an aquarium under optimum growing conditions as required by the plant (light, co2, and nutrients), they will get the appearance shown in the pictures.

All aquatic plants are priced on the basis of individual stems.