Windelov Java Fern
Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov'
Survival dashboard
Low
Added CO₂ beneficial
20–28 °C
5–8
Aquascaping
Substrate compatibility does not specify planting depth. Follow the care instructions below, especially for exposed rhizomes and crowns.
Trim schedule (hint)
Allow time for new growth. Remove deteriorating leaves or shoots and tidy the plant when it outgrows its position.
Description
Windelov Java Fern is a cultivar of Microsorum pteropus, the species that carries the plain name Java fern, and it is recognised at a glance by the forked, antler-like tips of its leaves. Those dark green blades grow from a creeping rhizome to about 15 cm, staying smaller than the parent species, and like all java ferns it is an epiphyte that should be tied to wood or stone rather than buried.
It is one of the least demanding ferns in the hobby, tolerating dim light and doing without CO₂ injection, at pH 5 to 8 and 20 to 28 °C. It grows slowly but steadily, and new plants arise from the leaf margins or by dividing the rhizome, so a single established mat is easy to multiply.
Because it stays compact, it suits nano tanks and foreground positions on hardscape where the larger java fern would overgrow. Its unusual leaf tips make it a reliable talking point in a low-tech setup.
Source
Further reading on identification and aquarium care.
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