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Microsorum Pteropus (Needle Leaf Java Fern)

$12.99 NZD
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Needle Leaf Java Fern – A narrow-leaved, low-maintenance epiphyte perfect for driftwood and rock. Grown submerged and ready for placement.

Growth Form

Difficulty: Beginner
Colour: Green
NZ Rarity: Common
Growth Rate: Slow
Co2 Requirements: Low
Lighting Demand: Low

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Description

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.

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djnieuwoudt

Nice size and healthy

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Microsorum Pteropus (Needle Leaf Java Fern)

$12.99 NZD
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...

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