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Java Fern
Java fern is nearly impossible to kill. It grows on driftwood and rocks (don’t bury the rhizome!) and thrives in low light.
Min Tank5 gal
Temp68-82F
pH6-7.5
Good With
- Any fish: shrimp love grazing on it
Feeding / Fertilizing
No fertilization needed in most tanks. Liquid fertilizer once a month helps it grow faster.
Care Level
Very easy: great first plant
Beginner Tip
Tie Java fern to driftwood or rocks with fishing line. If you bury the rhizome (the thick horizontal stem), it will rot and die.
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