Java Fern

Leptochilus pteropus, synonym Microsorum pteropus, commonly known as Java fern after the Indonesian island of Java, can be found in Malaysia, Thailand, Northeast India and some regions of China. It is a highly variable plant with several different geographic varieties that vary in leaf size and shape. 

When planting Java fern, you're not planting or attaching them to soil or a substrate. If you do bury roots in substrate, the fern absorbs nutrients, and the plant will grow slowly or die. Attach Java fern plants or plantlets to rocks or wood pieces.

Java Fern is one of the world's most widely used plants in planted aquariums. It slow growth, unique leaf structure, and reproduction method makes it an aquarium smash hit. Java Fern tolerates most lighting conditions and many environments.