{"product_id":"live-aquarium-plant-java-fern-for-low-light-aquascapes-and-natural-cover-for-fish-and-fry","title":"Live Aquarium Plant, Java Fern for Low-Light Aquascapes and Natural Cover for Fish and Fry","description":"\u003cp\u003eJava fern is a live aquarium plant valued for easy care, hardy foliage, and reliable growth under low lighting between 10–20 PAR.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts thick, long leaves create natural cover for fish and fry. This slow-growing plant can often survive in aquariums housing goldfish or African cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to Southeast Asia, Microsorum pteropus is suitable for beginners and does not require supplemental CO according to its stated care requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the plant to rocks, wood, or aquarium decor rather than burying its rhizome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep lighting low at 10–20 PAR; excessive light may burn the leaves or encourage excess algae growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow it as one plant or gently separate it into smaller clumps by snapping apart the rhizome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate established growth by cutting the rhizome and dividing it into two plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark dots beneath mature leaves can develop into small plantlets that may later be moved or planted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim dying or melting leaves at their base while taking care not to damage the rhizome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Green liquid fertilizer is the preferred fertilizer named in the care guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: Microsorum pteropus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative region: Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level: Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: Rocks, wood, or aquarium decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended light: Low light, 10–20 PAR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO requirement: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation: Rhizome division or leaf-grown plantlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural plant sizes may vary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully remove the roots from the rock wool before positioning the plant. Secure each clump in a rock crevice or to decor, and keep the rhizome exposed. This natural product cannot be shipped to Hawaii or Alaska.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50314826350695,"sku":"SHP-7748-846868","price":26.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/6209\/8279\/files\/6145407748-main-001.jpg?v=1790192099","url":"https:\/\/cozypawwear.com\/products\/live-aquarium-plant-java-fern-for-low-light-aquascapes-and-natural-cover-for-fish-and-fry","provider":"CozyPaw Wear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}