Java Fern Gold Sparkle

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Introducing the Microsorum pteropus 'Gold Sparkle', a stunning cultivar of the Java Fern that adds a touch of elegance and natural beauty to any aquatic environment. Brought to you by the Aquarium Plants Factory, this eye-catching aquatic plant offers both visual appeal and a low-maintenance solution for aquarium enthusiasts of all skill levels. The Microsorum pteropus 'Gold Sparkle', also known as the 'Gold Leaf Java Fern', is truly a sight to behold with its unique gold and green variegated leaves.

Java Fern Gold Sparkle

Bare-root Plants

Sale price
$12.99
Regular price
$19.99
Bare-root Plants

🌿 Microsorum pteropus ‘Gold Sparkle’ – Golden-Leaf Java Fern with a Subtle Shimmer

Microsorum pteropus ‘Gold Sparkle’, also known as Java Fern Gold Sparkle, is a captivating and rare variety of Java Fern that features delicate gold-tinted leaves with a subtle sparkling effect. Its unique coloration and fine texture add a soft golden glow to any freshwater aquascape, offering both visual contrast and elegance without overwhelming the layout.

Native to Southeast Asia, this variety thrives in low to medium lighting and does not require CO₂ supplementation, making it ideal for low-tech aquariums or beginner hobbyists. Like other Microsorum species, Gold Sparkle should be attached to driftwood, rocks, or decor—never buried in substrate, as its rhizome is prone to rot if covered. It grows slowly, requiring minimal maintenance beyond occasional trimming to manage legginess or shape.

At Aquarium Plants Factory, we cultivate this plant in its emersed form. Once introduced into your tank, it transitions well to submerged conditions, adding shimmering texture to your midground or background zones.


🌟 Key Features:

  • Golden Shimmering Leaves: Unique gold-colored foliage with a soft sparkle under aquarium lighting

  • Attachable Growth: Best mounted on hardscape—no need for substrate planting

  • Low Maintenance: Perfect for low-tech setups; grows well in low to medium light without CO₂

  • Slow-Growing: Minimal trimming required and easy to manage

  • Versatile Placement: Adds refined texture and contrast to midground or background areas


🔎 Botanical Information:

  • Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus ‘Gold Sparkle’

  • Synonyms: Leptochilus pteropus 'Gold Sparkle’

  • Common Names: Java Fern Gold Sparkle

  • Plant Type: Rhizome plant

  • Placement: Attach to driftwood, stone, or hardscape

  • Growth Rate: Slow

  • Lighting: Low to Medium

  • Origin: Southeast Asia


💡 Optimal Growing Conditions:

  • Lighting: Prefers low to medium light; too much light may cause leaf discoloration

  • CO₂ & Fertilization: CO₂ is not required; occasional liquid fertilization supports long-term health

  • Water Parameters:

    • pH: 6.0–7.5

    • Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

    • Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard


🌱 Growth & Propagation:

  • CO₂ Requirement: Not required

  • Nutrient Substrate: Not required

  • Can Grow Emersed: Yes

  • Propagation Method: Rhizome division


📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as loose bare-root plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:

  • Bare-root Plants: Approximately 3+ leaf portion, loose rhizome

  • Bunched Plants: Approximately 3+ leaf portion bundled with foam and plant weight

  • Potted Plants: Approximately 3+ leaf portion, potted in rockwool and net pot


⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are sample representations. Actual plants may vary in size, shape, or coloration. Unless otherwise specified, we do not guarantee plants are free of pests, pesticides, or exclusively submerged-grown.


🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Never release Java Fern Gold Sparkle—or any aquarium plant—into natural waterways. Always dispose of trimmings and unwanted portions responsibly to protect local ecosystems.

Handling time for Live Plants orders:
 
Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
UPS 2-Days and UPS Overnight only ship from Monday-Wednesday to ensure they arrived in the same week. Please be mindful we also have 1-2 business days handling time, so please placed your order on or before Tuesday, the cut off time is 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
 
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Live Animals are shipped from  Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
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       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.

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      Great survive. Will buy again.

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