{"product_id":"microsorum-pteropus-narrow-java-fern-narrow-tropica","title":"Microsorum Pteropus ‘Narrow’ - Java Fern 'Narrow' - Tropica","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosorum pteropus ‘Narrow’ | A Sleek and Elegant Java Fern Variant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMicrosorum pteropus ‘Narrow’ is a refined and distinctly elegant variant of the classic Java Fern, producing slender, lance-shaped leaves that grow at a more upright angle from the rhizome than the standard form — giving it a taller, more graceful silhouette that works particularly well in smaller aquariums and detailed aquascapes where a finer, less bulky texture is needed. Sold in a 5 cm pot and ready to attach to your hardscape straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLeaves reach 4–8 inches (10–20 cm) in length on a creeping rhizome of 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) or more, gradually spreading across driftwood and rocks as it establishes itself. Like all Microsorum pteropus varieties, it shares the same indestructible, low-maintenance nature that has made Java Fern a staple of the hobby for decades — thriving in low light without CO2 injection and left alone by virtually all plant-eating fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: Microsorum pteropus ‘Narrow’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as: Narrow Leaf Java Fern, Narrow Java Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4–8 inches (10–20+ cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Low — tolerates a wide range of lighting conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest placement: Foreground to midground in smaller tanks, midground in larger setups — attach to hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAttach to driftwood, rocks, or other hardscape using fishing line, thread, or aquarium-safe glue — the rhizome must remain fully exposed above the substrate at all times. Burying the rhizome will cause it to rot and kill the plant. New plantlets frequently develop along the edges and tips of mature leaves and can be left to develop on the parent plant or carefully removed and reattached elsewhere once they have developed a few roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on the Black Spots Under the Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSmall black or brown spots on the underside of the leaves are sporangia — the plant’s natural reproductive organs — and are a completely normal and healthy sign in a mature specimen. They are frequently mistaken for signs of disease or algae by newcomers to the hobby, but are in fact an indicator of a thriving, well-established plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll community fish, shrimp, and snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for tanks with plant-eating fish — its tough, leathery leaves are left alone by virtually all herbivorous species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly well suited to smaller aquariums where its narrower, more upright form fits without overwhelming the layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural companion to other Java Fern varieties, Anubias, and Bucephalandra on shared pieces of driftwood or rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49215827706078,"sku":null,"price":17.29,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/2-31.png?v=1792029437","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/microsorum-pteropus-narrow-java-fern-narrow-tropica","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}