{"product_id":"java-fern-microsorum-pteropus","title":"Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhizome with at least 5 leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJava Fern (Microsorum pteropus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the most popular and forgiving aquarium plants in the hobby. Its hardy, dark green rhizome produces leathery, lance-shaped leaves that bring lush texture and structure to the aquarium. An epiphytic plant, Java Fern should be attached to driftwood or rock rather than planted in substrate, making it perfect for aquascapes with hardscape features. Virtually indestructible, it thrives in a wide range of conditions and is ideal for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLow–Medium (tolerates very low light)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMidground (attaches to hardscape; grows 15–30 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTie or glue to driftwood\/rock — do not bury the rhizome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeginner-friendly — one of the easiest plants available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Liverpool Creek Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681623343264,"sku":"PLT-0069","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/javafern.png?v=1791862682","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/java-fern-microsorum-pteropus","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}