- Regular price
- €12,97
- Regular price
- €12,97
The Windeløv Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv') is a magnificent, patented cultivar named after Tropica's founder, distinguished by its unique, finely branched, lace-like leaf tips.
Short Description & Highlights
The Windeløv Java Fern (reaching 10–20+ cm in height) is an exceptionally decorative, hardy epiphyte that introduces lush texture and refined structure to the freshwater aquarium. Highly resistant to herbivorous fish and tolerant of low-light conditions, this slow-growing plant requires no substrate rooting, making it an effortless and rewarding centerpiece for beginner aquarists.
Key Product Highlights:
| Feature | Details |
| Scientific Name | Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv' |
| Common Name | Windeløv Java Fern |
| Care Level | Beginner Friendly / Extremely Hardy |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) |
| Lighting Demand | Low to Medium |
| CO2 Requirement | Not Required (Low / Optional) |
| Placement | Epiphyte (Attach to Driftwood or Rock) |
Detailed Beginner Care Guide
1. Planting & Hardscape Placement
Unlike stem or root-feeding plants, Java Ferns are epiphytes. The horizontal green stem, known as the rhizome, must never be buried directly into aquarium gravel or sand, or the plant will rot and decay. Instead, secure the plant to pieces of driftwood, lava rock, or decorative aquascaping stones using fishing line, cotton thread, or aquarium-safe super glue gel. Over time, the dark roots will naturally anchor themselves to the hardscape.
2. Water Parameters & Lighting
This robust fern adapts seamlessly to a wide spectrum of freshwater environments. It thrives in water temperatures ranging from 64°F to 86°F (18°C to 30°C) and a broad pH scale spanning from 6.0 to 7.5. It does not demand high-intensity lighting or specialized carbon dioxide injection, performing exceptionally well in standard community tanks equipped with basic LED fixtures.
3. Nutrition & Propagation
Nutrient uptake occurs primarily through the water column and the rhizome. While liquid aquarium fertilizers containing trace elements and potassium will enhance leaf coloration and vigor, heavy root tabs are unnecessary. Propagation is simple and fascinating to watch: mature leaves will occasionally form small adventitious plantlets along their tips. Once these tiny baby ferns develop a few small leaves and roots, they can be gently plucked off and tied to a new piece of hardscape.
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