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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: "KD 6.37"
currency: KWD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Substrate Source"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/423751662-substratesource-java-fern-live-aquarium-plants-potted-freshwater-plant-fish
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region: Kuwait
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# 7-inch vibrant growth thrives in low light easy attach to hardscape SubstrateSource Java Fern Live Aquarium Plants - Potted Freshwater Plant for Fish Tanks - Beginner Friendly, Low Light (Java Fern, 1 Pot)

**Brand:** substratesource
**Price:** KD 6.37
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your aquarium game with effortless, evergreen 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?** KD 6.37 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Low-Light Champion:** Flourishes without extra lighting or CO2—perfect for busy professionals and beginners alike.
- • **Versatile Attachment:** Epiphytic nature lets you stylishly mount it on driftwood or rocks for a natural, curated look.
- • **Effortless Aquascaping:** Transforms any tank into a lush underwater oasis with minimal effort.
- • **Healthy & Ready to Grow:** Ships in a 2-inch pot with robust roots, inspected for guaranteed vitality on arrival.
- • **Risk-Free Green Upgrade:** Backed by a 100% dead-on-arrival replacement guarantee—your aquarium’s new centerpiece, worry-free.

## Overview

SubstrateSource Java Fern is a beginner-friendly, low-light aquatic plant that grows up to 7 inches. It thrives attached to hardscape elements like driftwood or rocks, requiring no soil or additional CO2. Each plant ships potted and inspected for health, backed by a dead-on-arrival replacement guarantee, making it a reliable and stylish choice for transforming freshwater tanks.

## 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: Need to glue to rock or wood. A wonderful & beautiful fern! - Came early. Very healthy and green. It was very warm and moist inside the package. Shape is so beautiful on this Java fern! I’m not sure of the growth rate on these yet but I’m about to get a full spectrum light today from desertcart and that should help my plants grow faster. I also use liquid plant food for them. I used aquarium glue from desertcart to put the ferns on a rock I found and rinsed well. So far the ferns seem to be doing well! Well worth what you pay for them.
Review: Great Plant 2nd Time Around - Okay, the good: it's a decent sized bundle - not as good as I usually get from other sources, but the remaining leaves are green, so that's a plus. My big gripe, and the reason I'm giving this just 2 stars, is the condition the plant arrived in due to the bad pack*ging. This large bundle of plant on what was SUPPOSED to be a 3x5 inch coco fiber mat, was sh*pped in a soft, flimsy, squishy ENV**OPE. The coco fiber mat was squished and smashed to bits! There was no mat left - just a bunch of mat-turned-mulch attached to the roots of random leaves. There is literally a boot print on the sh*pping env**ope. Ridiculous. I've been buying Java Fern mats online for 10 years now, and I have NEVER seen one sh*pped in a soft env**ope - ALWAYS in a box ... until now. It'll be interesting to see if this plant even survives after the abuse it endured because of this shoddy p*ck*ging it was presented in. I WOULD NOT recommend buying from this place if you prefer your Java Fern mat and plant to arrive safely, well-packed and in one piece. If you don't mind a bag of coco mat mulch and random green leaves, then go for it - order away. Not me. ** EDIT: The seller contacted me immediately and intends to right this oversight. I'll update my review accordingly after I have a new plant to describe. ** EDIT 2: Received a replacement plant that was healthy and beautiful. Arrived in well-packed box, and leaves and roots all very healthy and intact. Rating moved up to 5 stars.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09BBJD2NX |
| Best Sellers Rank | #24,428 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #36 in Live Aquarium Plants |
| Brand | SubstrateSource |
| Color | Java Fern |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (971) |
| Expected Plant Height | 7 Inches |
| Manufacturer | SubstrateSource |
| Moisture Needs | Submerged |
| Number of Pieces | 2 |
| Product Care Instructions | water |
| Soil Type | Not required |
| Style | Classic Java Fern |
| 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Need to glue to rock or wood. A wonderful & beautiful fern!
*by M***K on March 31, 2025*

Came early. Very healthy and green. It was very warm and moist inside the package. Shape is so beautiful on this Java fern! I’m not sure of the growth rate on these yet but I’m about to get a full spectrum light today from Amazon and that should help my plants grow faster. I also use liquid plant food for them. I used aquarium glue from Amazon to put the ferns on a rock I found and rinsed well. So far the ferns seem to be doing well! Well worth what you pay for them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Plant 2nd Time Around
*by J***S on December 31, 2017*

Okay, the good: it's a decent sized bundle - not as good as I usually get from other sources, but the remaining leaves are green, so that's a plus. My big gripe, and the reason I'm giving this just 2 stars, is the condition the plant arrived in due to the bad pack*ging. This large bundle of plant on what was SUPPOSED to be a 3x5 inch coco fiber mat, was sh*pped in a soft, flimsy, squishy ENV**OPE. The coco fiber mat was squished and smashed to bits! There was no mat left - just a bunch of mat-turned-mulch attached to the roots of random leaves. There is literally a boot print on the sh*pping env**ope. Ridiculous. I've been buying Java Fern mats online for 10 years now, and I have NEVER seen one sh*pped in a soft env**ope - ALWAYS in a box ... until now. It'll be interesting to see if this plant even survives after the abuse it endured because of this shoddy p*ck*ging it was presented in. I WOULD NOT recommend buying from this place if you prefer your Java Fern mat and plant to arrive safely, well-packed and in one piece. If you don't mind a bag of coco mat mulch and random green leaves, then go for it - order away. Not me. ** EDIT: The seller contacted me immediately and intends to right this oversight. I'll update my review accordingly after I have a new plant to describe. ** EDIT 2: Received a replacement plant that was healthy and beautiful. Arrived in well-packed box, and leaves and roots all very healthy and intact. Rating moved up to 5 stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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: 2026-01-26*