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Java Fern Narrow on Mat
Plant Profile Java Fern Narrow on Mat delivers a dense, instant wall of lush greenery, sitting comfortably as the aesthetic sweet spot between broa...
View full detailsCeratopteris Cornuta
Plant Profile Ceratopteris Cornuta, commonly known as Broad-leaf Water Sprite, is a classic aquatic fern and a longtime favorite for aquascapers lo...
View full detailsJava Fern Coral
Plant Profile Java Fern Coral is a stunning newer cultivar that brings a dramatic, reef-like silhouette to the lineup of low-light aquarium plants....
View full detailsJava Fern Fishtail
Plant Profile Java Fern Fishtail is a rare, striking cultivar that is named after its unique leaf fronds that fork into two wide lobes resembling t...
View full detailsJava Fern Petite
Plant Profile Java Fern Petite offers all the classic appeal of standard Java Fern in a charming, scaled-down dwarf size tailored specifically for ...
View full detailsJava Fern Philippine Mini
Plant Profile Java Fern Philippine Mini is a delicate, compact variation of the classic Philippine Java Fern. Displaying soft-green fronds with a d...
View full detailsJava Fern Trident Mini on Driftwood
Plant Profile Java Fern Trident Mini on Driftwood is a pre-mounted hardscape arrangement featuring slender, fork-lobed fronds in a compact, dwarf s...
View full detailsJava Fern Flaming
Plant Profile Bringing high-energy texture to the epiphyte lineup, Java Fern Flaming stands out with heavily ruffled, undulating fronds that dance ...
View full detailsJava Fern Windelov Twisted
Plant Profile Java Fern Windelov Twisted takes the classic crested look and cranks up the drama with extra-large, swirling fronds that look like th...
View full detailsJava Fern Philippine
Plant Profile Java Fern Philippine brings a distinctive, hammered leaf texture to the classic epiphyte lineup, setting itself apart from standard J...
View full detailsJava Fern Broad Leaf
Plant Profile Java Fern Broad Leaf takes everything you love about standard Java Fern and scales it up for maximum background dominance, producing ...
View full detailsJava Fern Sunrise
Plant Profile Java Fern Sunrise brings a fiery, warm-toned pop to the epiphyte game, standing out as a rare and coveted cultivar with spiky, ruffle...
View full detailsJava Fern Lettuce/ Microsorum Latifolia
Plant Profile Delivering maximum volume and a distinctively ruffled canopy, Java Fern Lettuce earns its playful nickname from broad, dark green lea...
View full detailsJava Fern Black Forest
Plant Profile Java Fern Black Forest stands out as a rare, sought-after cultivar defined by thick, heavily ruffled leaves and dark, deeply pronounc...
View full detailsTrichomanes Javanicum Borneo Fern
Plant Profile Borneo Fern (Trichomanes javanicum) is a terrestrial filming fern native to the shaded rainforest floors and riverbanks of Southeast ...
View full detailsPhyllanthus Fluitans Red Root Floater
Plant Profile The Red Root Floater is a beautiful floating plant with light green leaves that can turn blood red when kept under high light. What m...
View full detailsJava Fern on Coco Fiber Mat
Plant Profile Java Fern on Coco Fiber Mat offers an extra-dense, pre-mounted mat display designed to create an instant lush backdrop or carpet with...
View full detailsJava Fern Kiat
Plant Profile Java Fern Kiat is a rare hybrid variety that combines genetic traits from both Bolbitis and classic Java Fern. Featuring broader, hig...
View full detailsBeginner Plant Pack
Plant Profile The Beginner Plant Pack takes all the guesswork out of starting your first planted tank (or your tenth low-maintenance setup), delive...
View full detailsSalvinia Cucullata
Plant Profile Salvinia Cucullata is a less common floating plant with small, nickel-sized leaves and a signature trick: unique pouch-like, hooded f...
View full detailsSalvinia Natans/ Floating Fern
Plant Profile Salvinia Natans, also known as the Floating Watermoss or Water Butterfly Wing, is a less common floating fern featuring nickel-sized,...
View full detailsBolbitis Difformis
Plant Profile Bolbitis serves as the larger-leaf counterpart to Mini Bolbitis, producing broad, elegant fronds with a rich, lacy texture. Native to...
View full detailsJava Fern 'Thor's Hammer'
Plant Profile Ready to drop the hammer on boring aquascapes? Hailing from Poland, Java Fern 'Thor's Hammer' is a rare cultivar that brings the thun...
View full detailsLive Aquatic Ferns
Aquatic ferns continue to reign as hobbyist favorites thanks to their bulletproof care, versatility, and uncanny ability to transform blank hardscape into lush, ancient underwater landscapes with zero effort.
Explore Varieties by Scale & Tank Placement
- Miniature & Nano Aquarium Plants: Compact cultivars like Mini Bolbitis, Java Fern Trident Mini, and Bolbitis Heteroclita add intricate detail and bushy texture to small layouts.
- Classic Midground Focal Points: Versatile species such as Standard Java Fern, Java Fern Windelov, Java Fern Trident, and Java Fern Thor's Hammer provide reliable green structure, unique leaf tip geometries, and vibrant branching fronds.
- Background Anchors & Tall Species: Architectural specimens like Java Fern Lettuce (Latifolia) and African Water Fern reach 8 to 12+ inches tall for expansive background volume.
Care & Planting Basics
Never bury the rhizome beneath substrate, as restricted water flow causes rot. Attach the plant to hardscape using aquarium-safe glue or thread, and keep it in areas with moderate water flow to keep fronds clear of debris. Master long-term care in our full guide: Microsorum Java Fern Care Guide: Black Spot Causes & Solutions.