{"product_id":"narrowleaf-java-fern","title":"Narrowleaf Java Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the first  types of plants I'd suggest for a beginner!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJava Ferns (Microsorum pteropus) are one of the most difficult aquatic plants to kill, and they are fairly slower growing. They won't need anything special in terms of lighting, filtration, or temperatures, and pretty much do just fine no matter what.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJava ferns are slower growing, and considered epiphytes; that is, they grow out of rhizomes (not roots) and attach themselves to other plants or aquatic decoration. They are very popular to attach to driftwood and rocks, and provide excellent forage and shelter for baby shrimp and fish fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJava ferns are hearty plants, similar to things like Swords or Anubias; so if you have fish that are nippy and like to dig (small cichlids, loaches, goldfish etc), these plants will work for your set up. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir broad tolerance for aquarium conditions makes them an absolute favorite for aquarists across skill levels. They can grow immersed, submerged, and even in brackish water!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable in Two Options:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Rhizome:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOne 3-8\" tall rosette; may be branched irregularly. Perfect for attaching to individual pieces of hardscape or creating custom layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Mat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge, established mat with multiple plants pre-attached. Ready to place and enjoy instant coverage—just place and grow!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne order is for one 3-8\" tall rosette; may be branched irregularly. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMERGENT-GROWN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65-80 Degrees Fahrenheit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePh 6-8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow to Medium light intensity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growth speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there's always the possibility of harmless snail or dwarf shrimp hitchhikers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLooking for regular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/glassgrown.com\/products\/narrowleaf-java-fern-plant\"\u003eJava fern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e? How about the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/glassgrown.com\/products\/java-fern-trident-plant\"\u003e Trident\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/glassgrown.com\/products\/java-fern-trident-plant\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/glassgrown.com\/products\/java-fern-windelov-plant\"\u003eFrilly 'Windelov'\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003evarieties?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass Grown Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Bare-root","offer_id":46325708849323,"sku":"115012","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"FULL MAT","offer_id":46325708882091,"sku":"115013","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0142\/7371\/files\/M.pteropusNarrowLeafbarerootonsiderootsr.jpg?v=1776282095","url":"https:\/\/walnutcreekpet.com\/products\/narrowleaf-java-fern","provider":"Walnut Creek Pets LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}