Java Fern 'Petite' in Vitro Culture® – Compact Microsorum for Foreground and Hardscape Accents

Java Fern 'Petite' (Microsorum pteropus 'Petite') is a dwarf variety of the classic Java Fern, known for its small, narrow leaves and highly compact growth habit. This hardy and slow-growing aquatic fern is ideal for nano tanks, low-tech aquariums, and foreground or midground placement, especially when attached to driftwood, rocks, or decorations. Its deep green, arching foliage adds a natural, refined texture to aquascapes without overwhelming the layout.

Now available in a clean and convenient Vitro Culture® 4-inch sterile bag, each pack yields 2–3 small clumps of healthy, tissue-cultured plantlets. Grown in vitamin-enriched gel or liquid, this format ensures the plants are 100% free from snails, algae, pathogens, and pesticides, making it a shrimp-safe and pest-free choice for all aquarium types.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus 'Petite'

• Common Name: Java Fern Petite

• Leaf Size: Small, narrow, and lance-shaped

• Growth Form: Rhizome-based; very compact and slow-growing

• Placement: Foreground, midground, or hardscape accent

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Difficulty Level: Easy – perfect for beginners and low-tech tanks

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Low to medium (adapts well to a variety of setups)

• CO₂: Not required

• Substrate: Not necessary—attach to wood, stone, or décor (never bury rhizome)

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• Fertilization: Occasional liquid fertilizer boosts color and health

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Free from Snails, Algae, Pathogens, and Pesticides

• Clean & Safe: Ideal for sensitive livestock, including shrimp

• Long Shelf Life: Store under light until you're ready to plant

• Easy to Use: Rinse, divide, and attach with glue or thread

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Nano-Friendly: Perfect for small tanks and detailed layouts

• Low Maintenance: Minimal trimming required; slow, steady growth

• Textural Contrast: Pairs well with mosses, Anubias, and stone

• Hardscape Ready: Easily anchors to wood or rock for natural integration

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing 2–3 small clumps of Java Fern 'Petite', ready for immediate use in your aquascape.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are for reference only. Leaf size and shape may vary based on tank conditions. Avoid burying the rhizome—attach only to hard surfaces to prevent rot.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.