Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’ – Tissue Culture
Common Names: Windelov Java Fern, Lace Java Fern, Microsorum Windelov
Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’
Type: Rhizome plant (epiphyte)
Placement: Midground to background
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Difficulty Level: Easy
Lighting: Low to medium
Sales Description
Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’, commonly known as Windelov Java Fern, is a distinctive and elegant cultivar of the classic Java Fern. Its finely branched leaf tips create a beautiful lace-like appearance that adds texture and sophistication to planted aquariums. The uniquely frilled leaf ends make this plant an excellent focal point when attached to driftwood or rocks.
Sold in sterile tissue culture form, this plant is completely free of algae, snails, and unwanted pests. Tissue culture plants are ideal for shrimp tanks and pristine aquascapes, and each cup can be divided into multiple portions to create natural clusters throughout the aquarium.
Care Guide
Windelov Java Fern is one of the easiest aquarium plants to grow and adapts well to a wide range of water conditions. It thrives under low to medium lighting and does not require CO₂ injection, making it an excellent choice for beginner aquarists and low-tech planted tanks.
As a rhizome plant, the horizontal rhizome should never be buried in the substrate, as this can lead to rot. Instead, attach the plant to driftwood, rocks, or other hardscape using thread or aquarium-safe glue. Over time, the roots will naturally secure themselves to the surface.
Ideal water parameters include temperatures between 68–82°F (20–28°C), a pH of 6.0–7.8, and soft to moderately hard water. Occasional dosing of liquid fertilizers can help promote steady growth and healthy foliage.
Older leaves may develop small plantlets at their tips, which can be detached and reattached elsewhere once they develop roots and several leaves.
Propagation
Propagation occurs naturally through rhizome division or by separating plantlets that form on mature leaves. Each new plant can be attached to hardscape and grown independently.
