• microsorum mini potted front
  • microsorum mini potted front
  • microsorum mini overhead
  • microsorum mini leaf detail
  • microsorum mini handheld size guide
  • Microsorum mini attached to driftwood in an aquarium, illustrative planting example
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Microsorum mini

Easy-care Java fern for wood and rock - no injected CO2 needed

Easy-care Java fern for wood and rock - no injected CO2 needed

£8.99
£8.99
    Quick Facts

    Common name: Mini Java fern

    Origin: Asia

    Position in Aquarium: Midground and Attach to wood/rock

    Grows up to (cm):

    Pot Size:

    Growth rate: Slow
    Description

    Microsorum mini adds natural fern texture to aquarium wood and rock. Its green leaves have gently wavy edges and visible veining, creating a leafy focal point without needing to plant it into the substrate. Supplied as one potted plant, it is a useful choice for adding detail around your hardscape.

    Easy care for a natural planted aquarium

    This Java fern is a slow-growing rhizome plant suited to low-light setups. It can be grown without injected CO2, making it a practical option for a straightforward planted aquarium. Position it on wood or rock where the leaves have room to open, rather than forcing it into a tight gap.

    How to plant Microsorum mini

    1. Carefully remove the nursery pot and gently tease away the growing medium from the roots.
    2. Rinse the plant, then secure it to wood or rock with aquarium-safe plant glue or fine line.
    3. Keep the rhizome, the horizontal stem from which the leaves and roots grow, exposed. Do not bury it in gravel or soil.

    Trim damaged older leaves close to their base as needed. A suitable liquid aquarium plant fertiliser can supply nutrients through the water.

    What you receive

    One potted Microsorum mini. Each plant is naturally different, so leaf arrangement and supplied size will vary. The hand-held photograph shows the actual photographed specimen for reference. The aquarium image is an illustrative planting example; wood, rock, substrate and other plants are not included.
    Plant Sizes

    You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
    Shipping

    Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
    microsorum mini potted front
    microsorum mini overhead
    microsorum mini leaf detail
    microsorum mini handheld size guide
    Microsorum mini attached to driftwood in an aquarium, illustrative planting example

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    How do I plant Microsorum mini?

    Remove the nursery pot and gently tease away the growing medium, then rinse the roots. Secure the rhizome to aquarium wood or rock using fine line or aquarium-safe plant glue. Keep the rhizome exposed rather than burying it in gravel or soil.

    Does Microsorum mini need injected CO2?

    No. This Java fern can grow without injected CO2 and is suitable for a low-tech planted aquarium.

    How much light does it need?

    Low to moderate aquarium lighting is suitable. Strong lighting is not needed for this slow-growing fern.

    Where should I position it?

    Attach it to wood or rock in the foreground or midground, depending on your aquarium layout. Leave space around the leaves so they are not crushed or shaded completely by neighbouring plants.

    Does it need root tabs or liquid fertiliser?

    Use a suitable liquid aquarium plant fertiliser to provide nutrients through the water. Root tabs beneath the plant are not necessary when it is attached to wood or rock.

    How can I propagate it?

    Once established, a healthy rhizome can be divided into sections with leaves and roots attached. Java ferns can also form small daughter plants on their leaves; allow these to develop leaves and roots before separating them.

    Are black dots underneath the leaves a disease?

    Regular dark dots on the underside of mature Java fern leaves can be sporangia, the fern's reproductive structures. These are normal. Spreading soft, decaying areas or holes should not automatically be treated as the same thing.

    What will I receive?

    One potted Microsorum mini. Leaf arrangement and supplied size vary naturally. The aquarium photograph is an illustrative planting example; wood, rock, substrate and other plants are not included.

    • microsorum mini potted front
    • microsorum mini overhead
    • microsorum mini leaf detail
    • microsorum mini handheld size guide
    • Microsorum mini attached to driftwood in an aquarium, illustrative planting example
    1 6

    Microsorum mini

    Easy-care Java fern for wood and rock - no injected CO2 needed

    Easy care Low light CO2 not required Attach to wood or rock
    £8.99
    £8.99
    • In stock

    In-stock orders normally dispatch before 4pm, Monday–Friday. Delivery details

    microsorum mini potted front
    microsorum mini overhead
    microsorum mini leaf detail
    microsorum mini handheld size guide
    Microsorum mini attached to driftwood in an aquarium, illustrative planting example

    Complete your setup

    Useful additions for your aquarium

    Care essentials chosen for this plant

    Healthier plants
    Brighter results
    Aquarium Glue for Plants & Hardscape Recommended size
    £3.99
    Neutro T Aquarium Plant Fertiliser Recommended size
    £10.99
    Aqua Fine Line - 10 meter Length
    £1.99
    Useful additions for planting day Carefully packed with your plants Specialist aquarium plant care
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    About this plant

    Microsorum mini adds natural fern texture to aquarium wood and rock. Its green leaves have gently wavy edges and visible veining, creating a leafy focal point without needing to plant it into the substrate. Supplied as one potted plant, it is a useful choice for adding detail around your hardscape.

    Easy care for a natural planted aquarium

    This Java fern is a slow-growing rhizome plant suited to low-light setups. It can be grown without injected CO2, making it a practical option for a straightforward planted aquarium. Position it on wood or rock where the leaves have room to open, rather than forcing it into a tight gap.

    How to plant Microsorum mini

    1. Carefully remove the nursery pot and gently tease away the growing medium from the roots.
    2. Rinse the plant, then secure it to wood or rock with aquarium-safe plant glue or fine line.
    3. Keep the rhizome, the horizontal stem from which the leaves and roots grow, exposed. Do not bury it in gravel or soil.

    Trim damaged older leaves close to their base as needed. A suitable liquid aquarium plant fertiliser can supply nutrients through the water.

    What you receive

    One potted Microsorum mini. Each plant is naturally different, so leaf arrangement and supplied size will vary. The hand-held photograph shows the actual photographed specimen for reference. The aquarium image is an illustrative planting example; wood, rock, substrate and other plants are not included.

    Product FAQs

    How do I plant Microsorum mini?

    Remove the nursery pot and gently tease away the growing medium, then rinse the roots. Secure the rhizome to aquarium wood or rock using fine line or aquarium-safe plant glue. Keep the rhizome exposed rather than burying it in gravel or soil.

    Does Microsorum mini need injected CO2?

    No. This Java fern can grow without injected CO2 and is suitable for a low-tech planted aquarium.

    How much light does it need?

    Low to moderate aquarium lighting is suitable. Strong lighting is not needed for this slow-growing fern.

    Where should I position it?

    Attach it to wood or rock in the foreground or midground, depending on your aquarium layout. Leave space around the leaves so they are not crushed or shaded completely by neighbouring plants.

    Does it need root tabs or liquid fertiliser?

    Use a suitable liquid aquarium plant fertiliser to provide nutrients through the water. Root tabs beneath the plant are not necessary when it is attached to wood or rock.

    How can I propagate it?

    Once established, a healthy rhizome can be divided into sections with leaves and roots attached. Java ferns can also form small daughter plants on their leaves; allow these to develop leaves and roots before separating them.

    Are black dots underneath the leaves a disease?

    Regular dark dots on the underside of mature Java fern leaves can be sporangia, the fern's reproductive structures. These are normal. Spreading soft, decaying areas or holes should not automatically be treated as the same thing.

    What will I receive?

    One potted Microsorum mini. Leaf arrangement and supplied size vary naturally. The aquarium photograph is an illustrative planting example; wood, rock, substrate and other plants are not included.