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Microsorum pteropus ‘Philippine Mini’, also known as Java Fern Philippine Mini, is a compact and refined variant of the classic Java Fern Philippine. This cultivar is prized for its narrower, more delicate leaves, making it an excellent choice for aquascapers who want to add fine texture and structure to smaller or minimalist layouts.
At Aquarium Plants Factory, we cultivate this variety emersed to ensure strong, adaptable growth. Once transitioned into your aquarium, it thrives in low- to medium-light conditions and requires minimal care—perfect for low-tech tanks. Like all Java Ferns, Philippine Mini is a rhizome plant, best attached to driftwood, rocks, or other hardscape elements rather than buried in substrate, which can cause rot.
Ideal for nano tanks, shrimp setups, or detailed aquascaping, Java Fern Philippine Mini brings understated elegance and natural movement to the midground or background without overpowering the layout.
Miniature Growth Form: Smaller, narrower leaves compared to the classic Java Fern Philippine
Hardscape-Friendly: Attaches easily to wood, rocks, and décor—no need for planting in substrate
Low Maintenance: Suitable for low-tech aquariums; grows well without CO₂
Refined Aesthetic: Perfect for nano tanks, shrimp aquariums, and minimalist aquascapes
Slow-Growing: Minimal trimming required and easy to manage
Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus ‘Philippine Mini’
Synonyms: Leptochilus pteropus ‘Philippine Mini’
Common Names: Java Fern Philippine Mini
Plant Type: Rhizome plant
Placement: Attach to driftwood, stone, or hardscape
Growth Rate: Slow
Lighting: Low to Medium
Origin: Southeast Asia
Lighting: Low to medium lighting encourages healthy, steady growth
CO₂ & Fertilization: CO₂ is not required; occasional fertilization promotes vitality
Water Parameters:
pH: 6.0–7.5
Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
CO₂ Requirement: Not required
Nutrient Substrate: Not required
Can Grow Emersed: Yes
Propagation Method: Rhizome division
Sold as loose bare-root plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:
Bare-root Plants: Approximately 6 leaf portion, loose rhizome
Bunched Plants: Approximately 6 leaf portion bundled with foam and plant weight
Potted Plants: Approximately 6 leaf portion, potted in rockwool and net pot
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.
Never release Java Fern Philippine Mini—or any aquarium plant—into natural waterways. Always dispose of trimmings and unwanted portions responsibly to protect local ecosystems.
Return Policy: All sales are final
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.
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.
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.
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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