🌿 Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’ – Finely Branched Java Fern for Elegant Aquascaping

Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’, commonly called Java Fern Windelov, is a beautifully ornamental cultivar of the classic Java Fern. It is instantly recognizable by its finely branched, lace-like leaf tips—a trait that gives the plant a refined and decorative appearance, perfect for creating texture and contrast in planted aquariums.

At Aquarium Plants Factory, we cultivate Windelov in its emersed form, encouraging dense, healthy rhizome and leaf growth. Once submerged in your aquarium, this fern develops stunning fan-shaped leaf endings that sway gently in the water, mimicking the movement of fine underwater foliage. The unique leaf pattern of Windelov makes it a favorite for midground placement or attachment to hardscape, where its form can be appreciated up close.

Like all Microsorum species, Windelov is a rhizome plant and should be attached to driftwood, rocks, or other hardscape—never buried in substrate. It is slow-growing, thrives in low to medium light, and requires no CO₂, making it perfect for beginners and low-tech setups alike.

🌟 Key Features:

• Decorative Leaf Tips: Finely branched, frilly leaf ends create an elegant fan-like look

• Ideal for Hardscape Attachment: Attach to wood or stone—do not bury rhizome

• Low Maintenance: Perfect for low-tech tanks; no CO₂ required

• Versatile Use: Suitable for midground or background placement

• Graceful Movement: Delicate leaf tips sway naturally in aquarium flow

🔎 Botanical Information:

• Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’

• Synonyms: Leptochilus pteropus ‘Windelov’

• Common Names: Java Fern Windelov

• Plant Type: Rhizome plant

• Placement: Attach to driftwood, stone, or hardscape

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Lighting: Low to Medium

• Origin: Southeast Asia

💡 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Performs best in low to medium lighting

• CO₂ & Fertilization: Not required; optional fertilization helps maintain leaf health

• Water Parameters:

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

  • Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

🌱 Growth & Propagation:

• CO₂ Requirement: Not required

• Nutrient Substrate: Not required

• Can Grow Emersed: Yes

• Propagation Method: Rhizome division

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as loose bare-root plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:

• Bare-root Plants: Approximately 3+ leaf portion, loose rhizome

• Bunched Plants: Approximately 3+ leaf portion bundled with foam and plant weight

• Potted Plants: Approximately 3+ leaf portion, potted in rockwool and net pot

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are sample representations. Actual plants may vary in size, shape, or coloration. Unless otherwise specified, we do not guarantee plants are free of pests, pesticides, or exclusively submerged-grown.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Never release Java Fern Windelov—or any aquarium plant—into natural waterways. Always dispose of trimmings and unwanted portions responsibly to protect local ecosystems.