Java Fern Windelov

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Java Fern Windelov (Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov') is a beautiful and unique variety of Java Fern known for its long, finely branched leaf tips and lush, flowing appearance. Its distinctive frilly foliage makes it an excellent choice for freshwater planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, community aquariums, nano tanks, and aquascapes.

Java Fern Windelov is an extremely hardy and low-maintenance aquarium plant, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. It can grow under low to moderate lighting and generally does not require injected CO₂, making it particularly well suited for low-tech aquariums.

Unique Foliage for Aquascaping

The defining feature of Java Fern Windelov is its attractive forked and finely branched leaf tips. As the plant matures, these frilly extensions create a flowing, bushy appearance that can add significant texture and visual interest to an aquascape.

Java Fern Windelov works well in the midground or background of an aquarium and looks especially attractive when attached to driftwood, rocks, spider wood, and other hardscape. Its distinctive foliage creates excellent contrast against broad-leaved plants, mosses, and other Java Fern varieties.

Like standard Java Fern, Windelov is a rhizome plant. The rhizome should never be completely buried in aquarium substrate, as this can cause it to rot. Instead, attach the plant to rocks or driftwood using aquarium-safe glue, thread, or fishing line. Its roots will naturally attach to the hardscape as the plant becomes established.

Java Fern Windelov Care

• Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov'

• Plant Type: Rhizome aquarium plant

• Difficulty: Easy

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Lighting: Low to moderate

• CO₂: Not required, but beneficial

• Placement: Midground / background

• Ideal For: Planted tanks, shrimp tanks, community aquariums, nano aquariums, low-tech tanks

• Attachment: Rocks, driftwood, and other hardscape

• Propagation: Rhizome division and plantlets

Java Fern Windelov requires very little maintenance once established. Its slow growth means it does not require frequent trimming, while damaged or older leaves can simply be removed as needed. New plants can also develop from mature growth, allowing the plant to gradually spread throughout the aquarium.

Perfect for Shrimp Tanks & Low-Tech Aquariums

Java Fern Windelov is particularly popular for freshwater shrimp aquariums because its dense, textured foliage provides additional surfaces for shrimp to explore and graze. Its ability to attach directly to hardscape also makes it easy to incorporate into natural-looking shrimp aquascapes.

Its tolerance for lower lighting and lack of dependence on CO₂ make Windelov Java Fern an excellent choice for low-tech planted tanks. It can provide a lush appearance without the demanding lighting and fertilization requirements of many more delicate aquarium plants.

Whether you're creating a shrimp aquarium, nano aquascape, low-tech planted tank, community aquarium, or natural freshwater setup, Java Fern Windelov is a hardy and distinctive aquarium plant that adds beautiful texture with minimal maintenance.

Add Java Fern Windelov to your aquarium today and bring unique, flowing foliage to your freshwater aquascape.