{"product_id":"microsorum-pteropus-windelov","title":"Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv'","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_49b7a281b5f4b5b2-41\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-123\"\u003eThe Windeløv Java Fern (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-123\"\u003eMicrosorum pteropus 'Windeløv'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-123 citation-end-123\"\u003e) is a magnificent, patented cultivar named after Tropica's founder, distinguished by its unique, finely branched, lace-like leaf tips.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_49b7a281b5f4b5b2-42\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-122 citation-end-122\"\u003eThe 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-121 citation-end-121\"\u003eHighly 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.058%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.4673%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.4673%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eMicrosorum pteropus 'Windeløv'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.4673%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWindeløv Java Fern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.4673%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner Friendly \/ Extremely Hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.4673%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.4673%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.4673%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.4673%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Required (Low \/ Optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.4673%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpiphyte (Attach to Driftwood or Rock)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_49b7a281b5f4b5b2-43\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting \u0026amp; Hardscape Placement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_49b7a281b5f4b5b2-43\"\u003eUnlike stem or root-feeding plants, Java Ferns are epiphytes. \u003cspan class=\"citation-120\"\u003eThe horizontal green stem, known as the rhizome, must \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-120\"\u003enever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-120 citation-end-120\"\u003e be buried directly into aquarium gravel or sand, or the plant will rot and decay.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_49b7a281b5f4b5b2-44\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Water Parameters \u0026amp; Lighting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_49b7a281b5f4b5b2-44\"\u003eThis robust fern adapts seamlessly to a wide spectrum of freshwater environments. \u003cspan class=\"citation-119 citation-end-119\"\u003eIt 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-118 citation-end-118\"\u003eIt does not demand high-intensity lighting or specialized carbon dioxide injection, performing exceptionally well in standard community tanks equipped with basic LED fixtures.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_49b7a281b5f4b5b2-45\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Nutrition \u0026amp; Propagation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_49b7a281b5f4b5b2-45\"\u003eNutrient 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. \u003cspan class=\"citation-117 citation-end-117\"\u003ePropagation is simple and fascinating to watch: mature leaves will occasionally form small adventitious plantlets along their tips.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050294255956,"sku":"ST010964","price":12.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Microsorumpteropus_Windelov.jpg?v=1788799410","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/microsorum-pteropus-windelov","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}