{"product_id":"microsorum-pteropus-narrow-leaf-red-in-vitro-aquarium-plant","title":"Microsorum Pteropus ‘Narrow Leaf Red’ In Vitro Aquarium Plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosorum pteropus ‘Narrow Leaf Red’\u003c\/strong\u003e is an attractive narrow-leaved form of Java Fern with long, elegant foliage and a creeping rhizome. New leaves may display bronze, brown-red or orange-red tones around the tips and central vein before gradually developing a greener colour as they mature.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow leaf shape gives this plant a lighter and more delicate appearance than standard Java Fern. It is ideal for attaching to aquarium wood, rocks and other hardscape, where it can be used in the midground or background of planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a hardy, slow-growing aquarium plant suitable for beginners and low-maintenance setups. It grows under low to medium lighting and does not require additional CO₂, although stable conditions and regular liquid fertilisation can support healthier growth. Narrow Java Fern varieties commonly develop leaves approximately 15–30 cm long, depending on the exact form and growing conditions. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn vitro portion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product contains the \u003cstrong\u003efull plant contents of one in vitro tub\u003c\/strong\u003e. In vitro plants are cultivated under controlled laboratory conditions and are supplied without snails, snail eggs, algae and other common aquarium hitchhikers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the plant will be removed from its original tub and carefully repacked for transportation.\u003c\/strong\u003e This reduces the parcel size and helps protect the plant during delivery. You will still receive the full plant contents of one in vitro tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant can be separated into several smaller rhizome sections before being attached to the aquarium hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCare requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrosorum pteropus ‘Narrow Leaf Red’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrow Leaf Red Java Fern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypodiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhizome-forming epiphyte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 15–30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground or background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttached to wood or stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhizome division and plantlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin of species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJava Fern naturally grows from a horizontal rhizome. It should be attached to wood or stone rather than planted with the rhizome beneath the substrate, as a buried rhizome can deteriorate and rot. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully remove the plant from its transport packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse away any remaining clear growing gel using clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently separate the plant into several smaller rhizome sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace each section onto aquarium wood or stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure it using cotton thread, fishing line or a small amount of aquarium-safe cyanoacrylate glue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the thick horizontal rhizome completely above the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe roots will gradually attach themselves to the hardscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant can also be positioned with its roots in gravel, provided the horizontal rhizome remains uncovered. Mature rhizomes can be divided using clean scissors to create additional plants. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall dark spots may eventually appear beneath mature leaves. These can be reproductive structures called sporangia and should not automatically be mistaken for disease. Java Fern may also produce small plantlets on older leaves. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photograph shows an example of the product. The exact quantity, size, shape and colour of the plants may vary naturally. Newly developed red or bronze tones may become greener as the leaves mature. The plant is cultivated in an in vitro tub but will be removed from the tub and repacked for transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashby Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56703130534228,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/8981\/9988\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul1_2026_08_07_03PM.png?v=1785961341","url":"https:\/\/ashbyaquatics.co.uk\/products\/microsorum-pteropus-narrow-leaf-red-in-vitro-aquarium-plant","provider":"Ashby Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}