Java Fern

Java Fern: Low-light rhizome plant for rock or wood. Keep the rhizome above the substrate.

Java Fern is a very popular plant in the hobby because they are extremely easy to care for and can be easily propagated. They do not require high light and can be easily attached to any rock or driftwood. These are extremely hardy plants and can grow in a variety of water conditions.

Skill Level: Easy

Light: Low Light

Requires CO2: No

Before adding to your aquarium

Remove the shipping packaging and any pot, planting wool, or weights as appropriate. Rinse and inspect the plant, and quarantine new plants separately before introduction. Keep the rhizome above the substrate. For attached plants, inspect the wood or rock and choose a stable position that suits your aquarium's inhabitants.

For an axolotl setup, maintain the animal’s cool-water conditions and gentle lighting. Growth may be slower. Choose planting materials appropriate for an amphibian aquarium. The general plant-growing suggestions above are not treatment instructions for axolotl tanks; avoid adding plant fertilizers or injected CO₂ to an axolotl setup without appropriate specialist guidance.

Shipping and natural variation

Supplied and shipped by Shrimpy Business through Shopify Collective. Plants may arrive separately from axolotls and other store items. Size, shape, and coloration vary naturally; choose the available size or portion shown in the product options.

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Related supplies and guides

browse rhizome and attached plants or read our guide to choosing plants for axolotl and freshwater tanks.