Microsorum Pteropus (Needle Leaf Java Fern)
Microsorum Pteropus (Needle Leaf Java Fern) - Submerged is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Standard Shipping: Aquarium Plants are typically dispatched within 1 business day. Delivery times vary based on the destination. We do not ship live plants on Friday, unless specifically requested.
- Urban Areas: 1-3 business days
- Rural Areas: 2-5 business days
- Courier Services Used: NZ Post, NZ Couriers, Post Haste
Free shipping is available for New Zealand customers with a minimum purchase of $150.00.
- Non-Rural Addresses Only: This offer applies only to non-rural addresses.
- Exclusions: Bulky items such as aquariums are excluded from the free shipping offer.
Live Plant Guarantee
Live Plant Guarantee
We want you to shop with confidence knowing your plants are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Every plant is hand-picked, quality-checked, and packed with care to ensure it reaches you in healthy condition.
Our Promise
- All live plants are guaranteed to arrive alive and healthy.
- If your plants arrive damaged, melted, or in poor condition, we’ll replace or refund them — no hassle.
- Just email us within 24 hours of delivery with clear photos of the affected plants and your order number.
Please Note
- The guarantee applies only to the initial delivery.
- Once the plants have been removed from their original packaging or planted into your aquarium, the guarantee no longer applies.
- We can’t take responsibility for plants left exposed to extreme heat, cold, or direct sunlight after delivery, so please choose a delivery address where someone can receive the parcel promptly.
We genuinely want your aquascape to thrive — and we’ll always do our best to make things right if something goes wrong.
Needle Leaf Java Fern is a narrow-leaved variant of the classic Microsorum pteropus, loved for its fine, delicate appearance and undemanding care. With slender, pointed leaves that grow in tufts, it brings a graceful, flowing texture to aquascapes—perfect for creating contrast against broader-leaved plants or driftwood features.
This epiphytic plant grows best when attached to hardscape (wood, stone, or mesh), making it easy to place and reposition without disturbing substrate.
Key Features:
- Narrow, elegant leaf shape for refined aquascaping
- Hardy and undemanding—great for beginners and advanced hobbyists
- Grows best attached to hardscape (wood, rock, mesh)
- Does not require CO₂ or high light
- Perfect for low-tech, shrimp, and nature-style tanks
Care Instructions:
- Lighting: Low to moderate light; high light may increase algae on leaves
- CO₂: Not required
- Placement: Attach rhizome to hardscape; do not bury in substrate
- Trimming: Remove older or damaged leaves at the base; plantlets can form on older leaves and be propagated
- Water Parameters: 20–28°C, pH 6.0–7.5; highly adaptable
Sold Submerged Only:
This plant is grown and shipped in its submerged form—fully adapted and ready for placement in your aquascape.
Difficulty: Beginner
Lighting Demand: Low
CO₂: Low
Growth Rate: Slow
NZ Rarity: Common
Colour: Green
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