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Java Fern Sunrise aquatic plant by CPA with bright green fronds and lush foliage for freshwater aquariums.
Healthy Java Fern Sunrise aquatic plant from CPA with vibrant green fronds, ideal for freshwater aquariums.
Bright Java Fern Sunrise aquatic plant by CPA with vibrant green and reddish leaves, ideal for freshwater aquariums.
Bright green Java Fern Sunrise aquatic plant by CPA, showcasing vibrant fronds ideal for freshwater aquariums.
Bright green Java Fern Sunrise aquatic plant from CPA, showcasing its vibrant sunrise-colored fronds in an aquarium setting.
Java Fern Sunrise aquatic plant by CPA with bright green fronds and lush foliage for freshwater aquariums.
Healthy Java Fern Sunrise aquatic plant from CPA with vibrant green fronds, ideal for freshwater aquariums.
Bright Java Fern Sunrise aquatic plant by CPA with vibrant green and reddish leaves, ideal for freshwater aquariums.
Bright green Java Fern Sunrise aquatic plant by CPA, showcasing vibrant fronds ideal for freshwater aquariums.
Bright green Java Fern Sunrise aquatic plant from CPA, showcasing its vibrant sunrise-colored fronds in an aquarium setting.

Java Fern Sunrise

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$ 14.99 - $ 49.99
$ 14.99
$ 14.99 - $ 49.99
$ 14.99
Size: Pot

Common Name: Java Fern Sunrise, Microsorum Pteropus, Leptochilus pteropus

Java Fern Sunrise in a new and rare variant of Microsorum Pteropus with ruffled leaves that contain a striking reddish-orange tint at the tips of the leaves. Java fern is one of the most popular aquarium plants in the hobby due to its beauty and easy care. They can grow in low light conditions and a wide range of water parameters.Ā 

Notes:

  • Java Fern is an epiphytic aquarium plant. This means it can grow fine when attached to aquascaping hardscape like driftwood and stones.
  • Java Fern will propagate through its leaves. Dots on the underside of its leaves are normal and not a cause for concern.
  • Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.
  • Remove the cotton surrounding the roots and plant above a quality substrate. For instructions on how to properly prep aquarium plants, clickĀ here.
  • Burying the rhizome will cause the plant to die
  • CO2 injection will yield better growth.
  • Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.

Family Name: Polypodiaceae

Origin: Indonesia

Height: 3-5ā€

pH: 6-7.5

Care: Easy

Light: Low

Co2: Not Required

Propagation: Separate by Rhizome

Growth rate:Ā Slow to Moderate

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Overall rating: 4.861111 / 5 from 72 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Java Fern Sunrise is a popular aquarium plant known for its ruffled leaves with a striking reddish-orange tint. Customers praise its beauty, ease of care, and suitability for low light conditions. While some customers have mixed opinions about the leaves, the overall consensus is positive regarding its size, color, and appearance.

Summary topics

  • Product Size (14%): Customers keep praising the size of the product, describing it as perfect and just right for their tanks.
  • Leaf Color (19%): Many customers expressed satisfaction with the color, stating it was beautiful and added great color to their tanks.
  • Plant Health (59%): Many customers pointed out that the plants were beautiful, healthy, and had a good size plant.
  • Java Fern Beauty (14%): Customers loved the Java Fern, praising its beauty, uniqueness, and variety of colors.
  • Product Appearance (9%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the look of the product, as it was described as perfect and great.

Review topics: [color, shipping, size, plants, looks, customer service, leaves, java fern, ferns, sunrise, leaf, melt, pests, order, yellowing, specimen, addition].

Review highlights

  • "There were 2 pieces and the leaves were full size, an amazing Java fern that will be a great addition to any tank!" — Ashlyn W.
  • "Great plant with beautiful color." — Ollie R.
  • "I also love the way the leaves look, it's a very interesting looking java fern." — Catherine G.

Reviews

Good plants

"Plant arrived in good health. It been in the tanks for about a week now and still striving under minimal lighting due to in competencies in the shipping industry, but I purchased this to be in a low light setting so it all worked out. Customer service has also been exceptional. I’ll definitely be a repeat shopper."

— Caleb L. (5/5)

"Arrived in excellent condition love it"

— Tanzila (5/5)

Beautiful Java variant

"Arrived healthy and looks great. The tips of the leaves are very intricate."

— Richard R. (5/5)

"This was an unexpectedly large pot, with leaves up to six or seven inches long! The size forced my to change the placement I had in mind, but it ended up working out for the best! Very pleased"

— Cecelia (5/5)

Java fern leaves were torn

"Java fern leaves were torn significantly. The other plamts were in great shape."

— Maria B. (4/5)

WOW!

"The Java Fern Sunrise that I received is spectacular! It's huge! And a very beautiful plant. I would absolutely recommend this variety to the planted aquarium enthusiasts out there. Thank you for the quality plants you sell."

— Kimberly F. (5/5)

Nice healthy plants

"Nice healthy plants"

— Tiffany C. (5/5)

"Love it! it’s exactly what i wanted! so beautiful and healthy not a single dead leaf!šŸ˜†"

— alexa (5/5)

Nice and hardy

"Mine came and looked like a regular Java fern without the feathering and coloration, but it’s been growing strong for several months now and has survived a good bit of neglect! I recommend for beginners."

— Madeline R. (4/5)

Looks great!

"I’ve had it for a couple months and it looks lovely. Much prettier than regular Java fern! No melting or pests and great customer service!"

— Madeline (5/5)

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