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I've attached a few small Java Ferns to my driftwood. They are around 1-3 inches tall. Will these grow quickly? Some are getting daughter plants emerging from them. Do they just keep growing and breeding?

Hi Brian, welcome to FishProfiles !

"Will these grow quickly?" - Java Ferns grow fairly slowly.

"Do they just keep growing and breeding?" - That's exactly what they do, they will develop baby plantlets on the leaves, and the rhizome (thick part of the root) will also expand with new leaves growing from that... You can cut those off to make more plants or keep the width under control if you need.

Java ferns can grow very large over time. I had one almost completely fill a 10 gallon. They can get larger.
I really like Java Fern, for such an easy plant, they are versatile. Tie to wood or rocks preferred. I'm using baby java ferns in my 10 gal now as a carpet plant and it's a great look.

The Amazon Nut...

Brian1216

At least you have secured them correctly and not planted them into the gravel.

Yes they can be a very slow grower.

I am not sure if they can be pushed along with better lighting, ferts, & Co2

Keith

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why cant they go into gravel

I have had two java ferns in the tank for a week loosely attached to a piece of bogwood with an elastic band, to stop them floating away.
I am wondering if I should make the band tighter to encourage them to attach themselves to the bog wood but I didn't want to damage them.
How tight should they be bound to it please?
Also will they attach to mopani wood?

why cant they go into gravel?

The rhizome should not be buried under the gravel or it might rot.

How tight should they be bound to it please?

Only tight enough that the plant doesn't fall off the wood.

Also will they attach to mopani wood?

They should, yes.

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then i guess i had better find some rocks to attach mine to i hve had it for a few weeks, but i guess i can find somthing to attach it to

I attach all mine with 15lb nylon fishing line and remove it if possible after the plant is attached securely.

Keith

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