• Microsorum pteropus Windelov Tropica
  • Microsorum pteropus Windelov Tropica
  • Microsorum pteropus Windelov Tropica
  • Microsorum pteropus Windelov Tropica
  • Microsorum pteropus Windelov Tropica
  • Microsorum pteropus Windelov
    Microsorum pteropus Windelov
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Microsorum pteropus Windelov

Lacy divided leaf tips on a uniquely decorative classic Java fern cultivar

£8.99
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Common name: Windelov Java Fern

Origin: Asia

Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock

Grows up to (cm): 20 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Slow
Description

Microsorum pteropus Windelov is a classic and widely loved Java fern cultivar with the unusual quality of having leaves that divide and branch at the tips into fine, lacy projections. This gives the plant an intricate, almost fern-like texture at the leaf tips that distinguishes it from all other Java fern forms and makes it a uniquely decorative choice for planted aquariums.

It grows exactly as all Java fern varieties do — the rhizome should be attached to wood or rock using thread, fishing line, or aquarium-safe glue and must never be buried in the substrate. It thrives in low to medium light without CO2 and is tolerant of a very wide range of water conditions. Growth is slow to moderate, and the plant is extremely long-lived and reliable once established.

Supplied as an established potted plant, Microsorum pteropus Windelov suits aquariums from 40 litres upward. Its finely divided leaf tips make it one of the most popular decorative epiphytic plants in the hobby, frequently used as a contrasting accent on driftwood alongside mosses, standard Java fern, and Anubias.
Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
Shipping

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Microsorum pteropus Windelov Tropica
Microsorum pteropus Windelov Tropica
Microsorum pteropus Windelov Tropica
Microsorum pteropus Windelov Tropica
Microsorum pteropus Windelov

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

What makes Windelov different from other Java fern varieties?

The leaves branch and divide into fine, lacy projections at the tips, creating a uniquely intricate texture unlike the smooth edges of the standard or Narrow forms.

Is it difficult to keep?

No. Despite its more refined appearance, it is as easy to keep as standard Java fern — low light, no CO2, and very tolerant of different water conditions.

How do I attach it to wood or rock?

Fix the rhizome to hardscape using fishing line, cotton thread, or aquarium-safe glue. Do not bury the rhizome. The roots anchor naturally to the surface over time.

What does it look best paired with in an aquascape?

It pairs beautifully with mosses, Anubias, standard Java fern, and other epiphytic plants on the same piece of driftwood. Its lacy tips contrast well with smooth or broader-leaved species.

How does it propagate?

Small plantlets form naturally on older leaves and eventually detach and anchor themselves nearby. It is self-propagating without any effort from the hobbyist.