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Medium Java fern on lava rock — easy and instantly impactful
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Common name: Java Moss on Lava
Origin: Cultivated
Position in Aquarium: Mid/background
Grows up to (cm):
Growth rate: Slow
Dimensions (cm): 11-15cm diameter (approx)
Microsorum pteropus — Java fern — is pre-attached to a medium-sized piece of natural lava rock, creating an immediately impactful planted feature with broad, wavy-edged dark green fronds. The medium size suits aquariums from 40 litres upward and provides significantly more visual presence than the mini version, making it effective as a centrepiece midground or background element in planted layouts.
Java fern is one of the easiest aquarium plants available. It grows in low to medium light without CO2 injection and tolerates a wide range of water conditions and temperatures. The rhizome attaches firmly to the porous lava rock surface over time and the plant is long-lived and largely self-maintaining once established. It is generally left alone by most fish.
The plant is pre-attached to the lava rock so no further attachment is needed — simply rinse and place in the aquarium. Never bury the rhizome. The lava rock sinks immediately and can be moved or repositioned at any time without disturbing the substrate. Suited to aquariums of 40 litres and above.
The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.
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Customers praised this aquarium fern attached to lava rock as "beautiful" and "healthy." Shoppers noted the plant adds a "wow factor" to tanks and thrives in various aquarium sizes. Most received large, full plants with excellent packaging. One customer mentioned browning on leaves upon arrival, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Lovely plants great addition to our tank so bought a few more
Had this arrive yesterday so pleased!
Nice big full fern on lava rock looks great in my 50cm cube tank
Thanks 👍
Very healthy and looks great in the tank. Good size, arrived the next day.
Beautiful fresh green contrast with lava rock
Lovely plant. Larger than expected and size given. Did arrive with browning on leaves though.
Lovely healthy plant arrived in perfect condition thanks to the packaging.
What a pleasant surprise. This gives my tank a real "wow" factor according to my wife.
Brilliant service. Delivered extremely quickly, well packaged and in A1 condition. Plant and rock are a perfect size for my 40 litre tank.
Large healthy looking plant that arrived well packaged without even one damaged leaf , looks great in my 40 litre nano . Thank you .
Lovely plant now thriving in my pretty basic aquarium. Fast delivery & well packaged. Thank you!
First class on all points. Received plant on day promised and well wrapped. The plant is in my aquarium
and looks great, from this I will have to get second plant.
This is my opinion and hope others who buy this product can say the same.
was delivered well packaged and a week later looks great and is thriving ! Would definetley reccommend.
The medium size has larger fronds and a bigger lava rock, giving more immediate visual impact. It suits aquariums of 40 litres and above where the mini would look too small.
No — Java fern grows under standard aquarium lighting without CO2. One of the most low-tech plants available.
No — the rhizome is already attached to the lava rock. Just rinse and place it in the tank. Never bury the rhizome in substrate.
Yes — the lava rock can be moved and repositioned at any time without disturbing your substrate or the plant.
Yes, slowly. The rhizome extends further along the lava rock surface over time, gradually increasing coverage.
