Plant guide
Java Fern: Complete Aquatic Plant Care
Last updated: May 2026
PlantJava Fern Microsorum pteropus
DifficultyEasy
LightingLow
CO₂Not required
GrowthSlow
PlacementMid / background
Height20–35 cm
Temp18–30°C
pH6.0–7.5
Never bury the rhizome. Tie to hardscape until roots self-anchor.
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