🌿 Java Fern 'Narrow' (Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow')
🌿 Java Fern 'Narrow' (Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow')
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Rhizome Plant • Midground Plant • Low-Light Aquascape Plant
📋 Java Fern 'Narrow' (Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow') is a beautiful aquarium plant prized for its Long Slender Leaf Structure and graceful flowing appearance.
This elegant Java Fern variety develops narrow ribbon-like leaves that create movement and texture within planted aquariums while maintaining the exceptional hardiness for which Java Ferns are known.
Its slow-growing rhizome habit makes it perfect for attaching to driftwood, rocks, and decorative hardscape, creating natural aquascape focal points with minimal maintenance.
With stable conditions, it becomes a stunning Low-Maintenance Decorative Aquascape Plant suitable for beginners and advanced aquascapers alike.
💡 Highlights
🌿 Long Narrow Leaves: Elegant flowing foliage structure
🪵 Hardscape Mounting Plant: Perfect for wood and rocks
💚 Beginner Friendly Plant: Extremely hardy and adaptable
💡 Low-Light Friendly: Excellent for low-tech aquariums
🐢 Slow Growing Plant: Minimal trimming required
🧾 A Quick Look at Java Fern 'Narrow'
📛 Common Name: Java Fern Narrow
🔬 Scientific Name:Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow'
👨👩👧 Family: Polypodiaceae
🌍 Origin: Cultivated aquarium variety (Southeast Asian species origin)
📏 Max Size: 15–35 cm (≈ 6–14″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.8
🌡️ Temperature Range: 20–28 °C (≈ 68–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner
💖 Growth Rate: Slow
💡 Lighting Needs: Low to moderate
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ No
🏠 Placement: Midground • Background • Hardscape Feature
🧬 Tissue Culture:✅ Yes
🌿 Potted Plant:✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived perennial
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Low to moderate (water column feeder)
🐣 Propagation: Rhizome division / plantlets
