{"product_id":"java-fern-thors-hammer","title":"Java Fern 'Thor's Hammer'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eJava Fern 'Thor's Hammer'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eDistinctive, slow-growing and well suited to hardscape, Java Fern 'Thor's Hammer' is a rhizome fern with heavily divided leaf tips that create its characteristic hammer-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microsorum pteropus 'Thor's Hammer'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome epiphyte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSale format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attach to wood, rock or another suitable surface; keep the rhizome exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInjected CO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔️ Perfect if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a distinctive Java Fern for wood, rock or aquarium décor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer a slow-growing plant that does not require injected CO₂.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can keep the rhizome exposed rather than burying it in substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❌ Consider something else if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a fast-growing stem or carpeting plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou intend to bury the rhizome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want rapid coverage rather than slow, architectural growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Java Fern 'Thor's Hammer'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThor's Hammer stands apart from standard Java Fern through its heavily divided leaf tips and unusual textured form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines that distinctive appearance with the hardy rhizome growth habit that makes Java Fern useful for planted hardscape and lower-tech freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive divided foliage adds texture to hardscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be attached directly to wood, rock or suitable aquarium décor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow growth suits detailed aquascapes and reduces frequent trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjected CO₂ is not required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microsorum pteropus 'Thor's Hammer'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome epiphyte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to background, attached to hardscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInjected CO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLive plants naturally vary in leaf count, height, colour, shape and density.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat will you receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne live Java Fern 'Thor's Hammer' in the listed live-plant format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf count, height, colour and density naturally vary between individual plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo hardscape, pot or fixing material is included unless the product title or selected option states otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcclimation \u0026amp; Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the plant on arrival and remove damaged tissue or visible hitchhikers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the plant on suitable wood, rock or aquarium décor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure it with aquarium-safe thread, fishing line or a small amount of aquarium-safe cyanoacrylate gel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the rhizome exposed while allowing the roots to attach naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOngoing Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove ageing or damaged leaves at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep algae and debris from covering the slow-growing foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid repeatedly disturbing the rhizome while new roots establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriftwood, rock and ceramic hardscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium-safe thread or gel adhesive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow to moderate aquarium lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther slow-growing epiphytes such as Anubias and Bucephalandra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJava Fern grows from a horizontal rhizome. The roots can contact substrate or hardscape, but the rhizome itself should remain exposed rather than buried.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect natural differences in height, leaf count, colour, shape and density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a slow-growing fern, so allow time for it to establish and develop new foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attach it to wood, rock or another suitable surface and keep the rhizome exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I bury the rhizome?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The roots can contact substrate, but the rhizome itself should remain exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Thor's Hammer need injected CO₂?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Injected CO₂ is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThor's Hammer is a slow-growing Java Fern cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate aquarium lighting is suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43315624673489,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_737c4665-6681-4668-9d15-89f6101cdee7.png?v=1789694061","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/java-fern-thors-hammer","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}