Ordered a set of three young java ferns, with the intention that they'd show up a little after my tank and heater. However, the merchant took too long processing the order, and it's not due to show up for at least a week. Meanwhile, the java ferns arrived today, and I have no idea how to keep them alive until then. I thought of just getting room temp water, floating the bags, and keeping them there for a while, but I am a newbie and fear doing the wrong thing. Help! Time truly is of the essence!
Ack! Plants came before tank/equipment!
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Keep them damp, keep them warm, and they should be fine. I've kept anubias in a zip lock bag wrapped in wet newspaper for about two weeks without a problem. Most of it not all varieties of microsorum are very hearty. I have microsorum pteropsus "windeløv" and despite my best efforts at neglect and mistreatment I can't seem to kill this plant. I can't guarantee anything but I think it will be fine.
That happened to me once too. I bought a bunch of riccia and a good light hood online and the riccia came before the lights. Unfortunately, the riccia already had been without light for a week and it ended up dying before the light ever came. 
Fortunately, Java Ferns do well in low light and might be okay until the equipment comes.
Fortunately, Java Ferns do well in low light and might be okay until the equipment comes.
not underwater
Actually, just bag the plants in clear plastic bags with a half cup of water, no more needed. Puff up with air, put in a well lit room but not direct sunlight. They will be fine for months and months. I have several bags like this in the sunroom, java fern on wood that won't fit the tanks I have now.
Actually, just bag the plants in clear plastic bags with a half cup of water, no more needed. Puff up with air, put in a well lit room but not direct sunlight. They will be fine for months and months. I have several bags like this in the sunroom, java fern on wood that won't fit the tanks I have now.