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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: "S$25"
currency: SGD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Substrate Source"
url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/423751662-substratesource-java-fern-live-aquarium-plants-potted-freshwater-plant-fish
store_origin: SG
region: Singapore
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# 4-7 inch vibrant leaves thrives in low light no CO2 or complex care needed SubstrateSource Java Fern Live Aquarium Plants - Potted Freshwater Plant for Fish Tanks - Beginner Friendly, Low Light (Java Fern, 1 Pot)

**Brand:** substratesource
**Price:** S$25
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your aquarium game with effortless green luxury!

## 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?** S$25 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/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

- • **Effortless Elegance:** Transforms any aquarium into a lush aquascape with minimal effort.
- • **Healthy & Guaranteed:** Each plant is inspected and backed by a 100% dead-on-arrival replacement promise.
- • **Versatile Attachment:** Epiphytic nature allows seamless integration with driftwood and stones for a natural look.
- • **Beginner’s Best Friend:** Low light and no CO2 requirements make it perfect for new aquatic plant enthusiasts.
- • **Compact & Ready to Plant:** Ships in a 2-inch pot with easy-to-remove wool for instant aquarium setup.

## 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 easily to hardscape elements like driftwood and stones, creating a natural, vibrant aquascape. Shipped healthy in a 2-inch pot with a 100% dead-on-arrival guarantee, it requires no additional CO2 or complex care, making it ideal for both novice and experienced aquarium hobbyists.

## Description

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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: 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,992 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #32 in Live Aquarium Plants |
| Brand | SubstrateSource |
| Color | Java Fern |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 991 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)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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

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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*