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product_id: 423751662
title: "SubstrateSource Java Fern Live Aquarium Plants - Potted Freshwater Plant for Fish Tanks - Beginner Friendly, Low Light (Java Fern, 1 Pot)"
brand: "substratesource"
price: "318 DH"
currency: MAD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Substrate Source"
url: https://www.desertcart.ma/products/423751662-substratesource-java-fern-live-aquarium-plants-potted-freshwater-plant-fish
store_origin: MA
region: Morocco
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# 4-7 inch vibrant growth thrives in low light easy epiphytic attachment SubstrateSource Java Fern Live Aquarium Plants - Potted Freshwater Plant for Fish Tanks - Beginner Friendly, Low Light (Java Fern, 1 Pot)

**Brand:** substratesource
**Price:** 318 DH
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your workspace aquarium with effortless green elegance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SubstrateSource Java Fern Live Aquarium Plants - Potted Freshwater Plant for Fish Tanks - Beginner Friendly, Low Light (Java Fern, 1 Pot) by substratesource
- **How much does it cost?** 318 DH with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/423751662-substratesource-java-fern-live-aquarium-plants-potted-freshwater-plant-fish)

## Best For

- substratesource enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted substratesource brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Healthy & Guaranteed:** Each plant is carefully inspected and shipped with a 100% dead-on-arrival replacement guarantee for peace of mind.
- • **Epiphytic Growth Habit:** Attaches directly to hardscape surfaces, creating a natural, dynamic underwater environment without substrate fuss.
- • **Compact & Ready to Plant:** Ships in a 2-inch pot with easy-to-remove wool rooting medium, making setup quick and hassle-free.
- • **Instant Aquascape Upgrade:** Transforms any tank with lush, bright green foliage that complements driftwood and stones effortlessly.
- • **Beginner-Friendly Low Maintenance:** No CO2 injection or special lighting needed—perfect for busy professionals starting their aquatic journey.

## Overview

SubstrateSource Java Fern is a beginner-friendly, low-light aquatic plant that grows 4-7 inches tall. Its epiphytic nature allows it to attach to driftwood or stones, instantly enhancing aquarium aesthetics without the need for CO2 or intense lighting. Each plant is shipped healthy in a 2-inch pot with a 100% replacement guarantee, making it a reliable choice for professionals seeking a stylish, low-maintenance aquatic addition.

## Description

desertcart.com: SubstrateSource Java Fern Live Aquarium Plants - Potted Freshwater Plant for Fish Tanks - Beginner Friendly, Low Light (Java Fern, 1 Pot) : Pet Supplies

Review: Beautiful Java Fern! - Ordered the Java Fern four days ago. It arrived via FedEx in a small box, inside sealed plastic that had been misted for traveling moisture. The fern, though on the smaller side, arrived alive, healthy, and beautifully green. I inspected it for any hitchhiker snails and found none. I have it sitting in a cup of my aquarium water to watch it overnight, but it is in great shape from what I can see. I would definitely buy from them again.
Review: Lovely fern - Amazing Fern!! Roots were healthy and i gotten more than expected. I'm definitely going to get more from these guys

## Features

- Java Fern is one of the most popular aquarium plants and is loved by all skill levels due to its ease of care and its ability to instantly transform a normal aquarium into a captivating aquascape.
- Bright green and pointed leaves will fill up space and complement driftwood and stones very well, and because Java Fern are epiphytic, they do best attached directly to these hardscapes using thread or aquarium glue.
- Easy Care - It has low light requirements and does not require additional Co2 making it a great choice for beginners to live aquatic plants.
- Size - Ships 4-7" in a 2" pot rooted in wool which should be removed prior to planting. Gently squeeze the pot, peel back the wool, and rinse.
- SubstrateSource inspects each plant prior to shipping and ships all plants in healthy, stable condition with proper packing materials to ensure its safe arrival during shipping. Each plant is backed with a 100% dead-on-arrival replacement guarantee for any reason.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,714 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #28 in Live Aquarium Plants |
| Brand | SubstrateSource |
| Color | Java Fern |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 975 Reviews |
| Product Care Instructions | water |
| Sunlight Exposure | Low light |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SubstrateSource
- **Color:** Java Fern
- **Expected Plant Height:** 7 Inches
- **Moisture Needs:** Submerged
- **Number of Pieces:** 2
- **Product Care Instructions:** water
- **Soil Type:** Not required
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Low light
- **USDA Hardiness Zone:** 3
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count

## Images

![SubstrateSource Java Fern Live Aquarium Plants - Potted Freshwater Plant for Fish Tanks - Beginner Friendly, Low Light (Java Fern, 1 Pot) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61YJVIN0cgL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can the plant be nestled into the gravel still in the pot?**
A: I would recommend that, they can’t grow their roots when their planted in gravel, I would recommend you to stuck them between rocks or glue them on drift wood, since that’ll allow them to grow their roots without a problem.

**Q: after i remove the wool can i place plant back in pot and plant in the little pebbles based on the bottom of my tank? is this ok ?**
A: The most recommended thing is to glue them on drift wood or rocks to allow them to grow their roots.

**Q: Can this plant be half out out of water like in three or four inches of water?**
A: Needs to be covered in water

**Q: The plant came in a slotted/vented pot. Do I leave it in the pot or remove it?**
A: The instructions above clearly state to remove it from the pot and peel the wool of the roots, and rinse before placing in the substrate in your tank.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Java Fern!
*by S***E on August 27, 2025*

Ordered the Java Fern four days ago. It arrived via FedEx in a small box, inside sealed plastic that had been misted for traveling moisture. The fern, though on the smaller side, arrived alive, healthy, and beautifully green. I inspected it for any hitchhiker snails and found none. I have it sitting in a cup of my aquarium water to watch it overnight, but it is in great shape from what I can see. I would definitely buy from them again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely fern
*by R***S on January 23, 2026*

Amazing Fern!! Roots were healthy and i gotten more than expected. I'm definitely going to get more from these guys

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very healthy and a great buy
*by V***A on July 21, 2013*

When I got it I thought that there wasn't that much of it and that it wouldn't fill my tanks well. It separated into many plants and filled my 5g and had some extras for other tanks. They've all now grown even more plants, so I've been able to spread out the new plants to my other tanks and give some to my friend for her tanks. Also, the price is amazing compared to anything else in my area. The only place I've found mats like this was selling it for 35 dollars. I may get another mat, though this one alone has filled so much I may not need to. Update 27/10/13: I ended up ordering another mat since I do have a good number of tanks now(I have four 5g, three 10g, a 20g, and a 30g, with a few under 3g shrimp tanks). The plants from the first mat are still doing well, only a couple died because I had lighting issues (but I don't recall any of the whole plants dying, just a leaf or two). I have java fern in all of my tanks now, almost all of the tanks with five or more stems each of fully grown java ferns, and then many small ones that have grown from them planted in the foreground to grow. I tend to have the full grown ferns in the back, though, as they get good and tall in the smaller tanks. They look especially good in the 5g and 10g tanks I have, since they can to the height of the tank, so it gives a natural backdrop. In the 20g and 30g they are mid-range in size compared to the other plants I have, but are nice an lush looking, bringing a nice green in it. One thing that is really great about java fern is it is a pretty hearty plant and tolerates bad lighting really well. I now have good lighting in all of my tanks, but when I was having issues it was one of the few plants that did okay. It is one that you can be pretty confidant about not killing.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-08*