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Microsorum pteropus (Java Fern) Mother Plant - Potted - WP407

$4999 CAD
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SKU: 72240371065150

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Microsorum pteropus (Java Fern) Mother Plant - Potted - WP407

Description

Microsorum pteropus (Java Fern) Mother Plant - Potted

One of the most popular and dependable aquarium plants, Microsorum pteropus, commonly known as Java Fern, is prized for its hardy nature, attractive green foliage, and ease of care. This mature Mother Plant offers an established, full-grown specimen that creates an immediate impact in freshwater aquariums.

Key Features

  • Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus
  • Common Name: Java Fern
  • Type: Potted Mother Plant
  • Placement: Midground to Background
  • Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
  • Light Requirement: Low to Moderate
  • COâ‚‚ Requirement: Not Required
  • Difficulty: Easy

Benefits

  • Mature plant provides instant size and visual appeal.
  • Hardy and adaptable, ideal for beginner and advanced aquarists.
  • Thrives in low-tech aquariums without COâ‚‚ injection.
  • Broad, vibrant green leaves create a natural aquascape appearance.
  • Excellent for community aquariums, shrimp tanks, and aquascaped displays.
  • Provides shelter and grazing surfaces for shrimp, fry, and small fish.

Care Tips

  • Remove the plant from its pot and growing media before placing it in the aquarium.
  • Attach the rhizome to driftwood, rocks, or decorative hardscape using aquarium-safe glue, thread, or fishing line.
  • Do not bury the rhizome in the substrate, as this can cause rot.
  • Benefits from regular water changes and occasional liquid fertilization.
  • Trim older or damaged leaves to encourage healthy new growth.
  • Plantlets that form on mature leaves can be removed and propagated.

Typical Size

  • Height: 8-14 inches (20-35 cm)
  • Width: 6-12 inches (15-30 cm)
  • Mother plants are significantly larger and denser than standard potted specimens.

Ideal Water Parameters

  • Temperature: 68-82°F (20-28°C)
  • pH: 6.0-8.0
  • Hardness: Soft to hard water

What's Included

  • 1 Potted Microsorum pteropus (Java Fern) Mother Plant
  • Supplied in a nursery pot with growing media and a mature root and rhizome system.

With its lush green foliage, exceptional hardiness, and minimal care requirements, the Java Fern Mother Plant is an outstanding choice for aquarists seeking an established, versatile plant that enhances the beauty and natural appearance of any freshwater aquarium.

Specifications
  • Category
    Potted Plants
  • Product Type
    Microsorum pteropus (Java Fern)
  • Species Type
    Microsorum pteropus

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Microsorum pteropus (Java Fern) Mother Plant - Potted - WP407

$4999 CAD

Microsorum pteropus (Java Fern) Mother Plant - Potted

One of the most popular and dependable aquarium plants, Microsorum pteropus, commonly known as Java Fern, is prized for its hardy nature, attractive green foliage, and ease of care. This mature Mother Plant offers an established, full-grown specimen that creates an immediate impact in freshwater aquariums.

Key Features

  • Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus
  • Common Name: Java Fern
  • Type: Potted Mother Plant
  • Placement: Midground to Background
  • Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
  • Light Requirement: Low to Moderate
  • COâ‚‚ Requirement: Not Required
  • Difficulty: Easy

Benefits

  • Mature plant provides instant size and visual appeal.
  • Hardy and adaptable, ideal for beginner and advanced aquarists.
  • Thrives in low-tech aquariums without COâ‚‚ injection.
  • Broad, vibrant green leaves create a natural aquascape appearance.
  • Excellent for community aquariums, shrimp tanks, and aquascaped displays.
  • Provides shelter and grazing surfaces for shrimp, fry, and small fish.

Care Tips

  • Remove the plant from its pot and growing media before placing it in the aquarium.
  • Attach the rhizome to driftwood, rocks, or decorative hardscape using aquarium-safe glue, thread, or fishing line.
  • Do not bury the rhizome in the substrate, as this can cause rot.
  • Benefits from regular water changes and occasional liquid fertilization.
  • Trim older or damaged leaves to encourage healthy new growth.
  • Plantlets that form on mature leaves can be removed and propagated.

Typical Size

  • Height: 8-14 inches (20-35 cm)
  • Width: 6-12 inches (15-30 cm)
  • Mother plants are significantly larger and denser than standard potted specimens.

Ideal Water Parameters

  • Temperature: 68-82°F (20-28°C)
  • pH: 6.0-8.0
  • Hardness: Soft to hard water

What's Included

  • 1 Potted Microsorum pteropus (Java Fern) Mother Plant
  • Supplied in a nursery pot with growing media and a mature root and rhizome system.

With its lush green foliage, exceptional hardiness, and minimal care requirements, the Java Fern Mother Plant is an outstanding choice for aquarists seeking an established, versatile plant that enhances the beauty and natural appearance of any freshwater aquarium.

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