Java Fern Windelov

Description

 

🌿 Java Fern ‘Windelov’ – Elegant, Hardy Aquarium Plant

Java Fern ‘Windelov’ (Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’) is a striking, low-maintenance freshwater plant known for its uniquely fringed leaf tips. A cultivated variety of the classic Java Fern, ‘Windelov’ adds a graceful, textural flair to any aquascape. Its compact size and decorative leaves make it ideal for nano tanks, midgrounds, or feature accents in larger aquariums.

This slow-growing plant is perfect for beginners, thrives in low light, and does not require CO₂ or special substrate. Attach it to wood or rock, and let its delicate foliage bring a natural, sculptural beauty to your underwater world.

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🌟 Key Benefits

🍃 Elegant, Decorative Growth
Frilled leaf tips give it a lace-like appearance, adding instant charm and texture to aquariums.

🪨 Attach to Hardscape
No need for substrate—simply tie or glue it to driftwood, stones, or ornaments.

💡 Thrives in Low Tech Setups
Low light and no CO₂ required—perfect for beginners and low-maintenance tanks.

🐟 Safe for Fish & Inverts
Tough leaves resist nibbling from most fish, making it great for community or shrimp tanks.

🧪 Helps Improve Water Quality
Absorbs excess nutrients like nitrates, helping reduce algae and stabilize your tank.

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📋 Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’
• Common Name: Windelov Java Fern
• Placement: Midground or attached to décor
• Lighting Needs: Low to medium
• CO₂ Requirement: Not required
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• Temperature Range: 20–28°C (68–82°F)
• pH Range: 6.0–7.8
• Propagation: By rhizome division or plantlets from leaf tips
• Max Height: 15–20 cm

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📦 What You’ll Receive

📦 Sold as a potted plant
Each portion comes in a plastic pot with healthy rhizomes and multiple fronds, ready to be transferred or left in the pot for easy placement in your aquarium.

⚠️ Please note: May contain snails such as ramshorn, bladder, and pond snails—some may consider these pests. Rinse well if needed before adding to snail-free tanks.

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🐠 Ideal For:

✅ Nano tanks & shrimp setups
✅ Aquascapes with driftwood or rocks
✅ Beginner-friendly aquariums
✅ Betta, guppy, and community tanks
✅ Low-light or low-tech environments

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