Java Fern on Driftwood Aquarium Plant, Pre-Mounted Low-Light Epiphyte Centerpiece in Small, Medium, or Large Sizes
Java Fern on Driftwood Aquarium Plant, Pre-Mounted Low-Light Epiphyte Centerpiece in Small, Medium, or Large Sizes
Java Fern on Driftwood is a ready-to-place aquarium plant centerpiece with broad green fronds secured to natural driftwood. Its epiphytic growth habit keeps the rhizome above the substrate, making setup straightforward while adding structure and natural texture to freshwater aquascapes.
This fern is suited to low-to-medium light and does not require injected CO2. Rinse the mounted wood in clean freshwater, place it on the substrate or between rocks, and keep the rhizome exposed. Gentle flow and liquid fertilizer can support faster growth; final wood shape and foliage vary by specimen.
Features
- Pre-attached Java Fern and driftwood arrangement
- Epiphytic fern with exposed-rhizome placement
- Low-to-medium light requirement
- CO2 not required, though beneficial
- Small, Medium, and Large size variants
- Slow to moderate growth rate
Specifications
- Scientific name: Microsorum pteropus (syn. Leptochilus pteropus)
- Plant family: Polypodiaceae
- Plant type: Epiphyte pre-attached to hardscape
- Care difficulty: Beginner / Easy (low-tech compatible)
- Light requirement: Low to Medium
- CO2 requirement: Not required (beneficial)
- Placement: Midground centerpiece; instant hardscape layout
- Available sizes: Small (3–4 in), Medium (5–6 in), Large (7–8 in+)
- Water parameters: pH 6.0–7.5; 68–82°F (20–28°C)
- Propagation: Rhizome division and adventitious plantlets
- Origin: Indonesia
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Java Fern on Driftwood be placed directly on aquarium substrate?
Yes. Rest the driftwood on top of the substrate or wedge it between rocks, while keeping the Java Fern rhizome above the substrate line.
Does this mounted Java Fern require CO2 injection?
No. The source care profile lists CO2 as not required, although it may be beneficial for growth.
Can the fern be removed from the driftwood?
Yes. The plant can be carefully detached by snipping the securing thread or cutting roots, then re-bound or attached to another hardscape piece.
What do black spots and tiny leaves under the fronds mean?
They can be natural reproductive structures and plantlets; once plantlets develop several leaves, they may be gently separated for propagation.