--- product_id: 774073758 title: "SubstrateSource Live Plants - Microsorum Pteropus ‘Narrow’ (Microsorum pteropus) - Low to Medium Light, Deep Green Accent Aquatic Epiphytic Plant, Midground to Background Placement - Pot, 1 Pack" brand: "substratesource" price: "2610 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/774073758-substratesource-live-plants-microsorum-pteropus-narrow-microsorum-pteropus-low-to store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Deep green fronds for natural elegance Thrives in low to medium light (6-8 hrs/day) Epiphytic growth—attach to rocks or wood, no substrate needed SubstrateSource Live Plants - Microsorum Pteropus ‘Narrow’ (Microsorum pteropus) - Low to Medium Light, Deep Green Accent Aquatic Epiphytic Plant, Midground to Background Placement - Pot, 1 Pack **Brand:** substratesource **Price:** 2610 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your aquarium’s vibe with the sleek, low-light Java Fern everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SubstrateSource Live Plants - Microsorum Pteropus ‘Narrow’ (Microsorum pteropus) - Low to Medium Light, Deep Green Accent Aquatic Epiphytic Plant, Midground to Background Placement - Pot, 1 Pack by substratesource - **How much does it cost?** 2610 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/774073758-substratesource-live-plants-microsorum-pteropus-narrow-microsorum-pteropus-low-to) ## 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 in low to medium light, perfect for low-tech or shrimp-friendly tanks without extra lighting hassle. - • **Effortless Elegance:** Long, narrow fronds add vertical motion and lush texture to your aquascape’s midground and background. - • **No Substrate, No Problem:** Epiphytic nature means no substrate required—simply attach to driftwood or stones for a natural, flowing look. - • **Guaranteed Healthy Arrival:** Each plant is carefully inspected and shipped with a 100% dead-on-arrival replacement guarantee—your aquascape upgrade is risk-free. - • **Resilient & Low-Maintenance:** Tough leaves resist algae and nibbling, making it ideal for community tanks and busy professionals who want beauty without fuss. ## Overview The Microsorum pteropus ‘Narrow’ is a deep green, epiphytic aquatic plant featuring long, slender fronds that thrive in low to medium light conditions. Designed for midground to background placement, it requires no substrate and attaches easily to hardscape like driftwood or rocks. Slow to moderate growing and resilient against algae and nibbling, it’s perfect for low-maintenance freshwater tanks, including shrimp-friendly setups. Each plant ships potted with a 100% dead-on-arrival guarantee, ensuring a healthy start to your aquascape. ## Description Microsorum pteropus ‘Narrow’, also known as Narrow Leaf Java Fern, is a popular aquarium fern valued for its long, slender fronds and easy care requirements. This epiphytic plant is a variant of the classic Java Fern, with tighter and narrower leaf blades that offer vertical motion and gentle texture in midground-background layout zones. Its deep green foliage provides calming contrast and visual structure, making it a staple in both beginner and advanced aquascapes.This plant grows best in low-medium lighting conditions (6–8 hrs/day) and does not require nutrient-rich substrate. Instead, it thrives when attached-aquarium hardscape such as driftwood or porous stone. CO₂ is optional, though a mild injection can support slightly faster growth and deeper green tones. The rhizome should never be buried in substrate—attach using fishing line, thread, or aquarium-safe glue-secure it-surfaces.Microsorum ‘Narrow’ grows slowly-moderately, with new fronds emerging from the rhizome over time. It can be propagated by cutting and replanting rhizome sections that have healthy leaves and roots. This Java Fern variety is ideal for low-maintenance tanks, community tanks, and shrimp environments where its tough leaves resist nibbling and algae buildup. Use it in flowing groups or as an accent along wood-simulate natural stream margins or riverbanks.Each 1-pack ships as a potted plant ready for preparation and placement in your scape. SubstrateSource plants are selected for strength and health and carefully packed-arrive in excellent condition for thriving in planted aquarium environments.Common Name: Narrow Leaf Java FernCare Level: EasyPlacement: Mid-BackgroundLighting: Low-Medium; 6–8 hrs/dayGrowth Rate: Slow-ModeratePropagation: Rhizome divisionCO₂: OptionalMature Height: 20–35 cmGenus: MicrosorumSpecies: pteropusPlant Type: AquaticGrowth Form: Rhizome/epiphyteColor: Deep Green ## Features - Narrow Leaf Java Fern features long, slim, deep green fronds—ideal for adding height and motion to the midground or background of freshwater aquascapes. - Thrives in low to medium light and requires no substrate—attach to rocks or wood to create lush, natural drifts in low-tech or shrimp-friendly tanks. - Each 1-pack ships as a potted rhizome—gently remove from pot and tie or glue to hardscape; do not bury rhizome to avoid rot. - Care Requirements – Thrives in Low to Medium Light; 6–8 hrs/day – CO₂ optional; propagate via rhizome division for easy expansion. - 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. To qualify, customers must provide a photo of the DOA plant within 24 hours of delivery. ## Product Details - **Brand:** SubstrateSource - **Color:** Microsorum Pteropus Sp. Narrow - **Unit Count:** 1 Count ## Images ![SubstrateSource Live Plants - Microsorum Pteropus ‘Narrow’ (Microsorum pteropus) - Low to Medium Light, Deep Green Accent Aquatic Epiphytic Plant, Midground to Background Placement - Pot, 1 Pack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719ZjlWVURL.jpg) ![SubstrateSource Live Plants - Microsorum Pteropus ‘Narrow’ (Microsorum pteropus) - Low to Medium Light, Deep Green Accent Aquatic Epiphytic Plant, Midground to Background Placement - Pot, 1 Pack - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EBFdkqjmL.jpg) ![SubstrateSource Live Plants - Microsorum Pteropus ‘Narrow’ (Microsorum pteropus) - Low to Medium Light, Deep Green Accent Aquatic Epiphytic Plant, Midground to Background Placement - Pot, 1 Pack - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VWd9fw1yL.jpg) ![SubstrateSource Live Plants - Microsorum Pteropus ‘Narrow’ (Microsorum pteropus) - Low to Medium Light, Deep Green Accent Aquatic Epiphytic Plant, Midground to Background Placement - Pot, 1 Pack - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hMyYGheFL.jpg) ![SubstrateSource Live Plants - Microsorum Pteropus ‘Narrow’ (Microsorum pteropus) - Low to Medium Light, Deep Green Accent Aquatic Epiphytic Plant, Midground to Background Placement - Pot, 1 Pack - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71piGhHuW+L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Tank Addition *by C***S on September 5, 2025* Arrived healthy and ready to go right into my tank. The moss and fern look amazing, and my shrimp love grazing and hiding in it. Super low-maintenance—perfect for beginners! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/774073758-substratesource-live-plants-microsorum-pteropus-narrow-microsorum-pteropus-low-to](https://www.desertcart.is/products/774073758-substratesource-live-plants-microsorum-pteropus-narrow-microsorum-pteropus-low-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*