{"product_id":"microsorum-pteropus-java-fern-windelov-tropica","title":"Microsorum Pteropus - Java Fern 'Windelov' - Tropica","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosorum pteropus 'Windeløv' | A Classic and Elegant Fern for Any Aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMicrosorum pteropus 'Windeløv' is one of the most beloved and iconic aquarium plants in the hobby — a patented variety of the classic Java Fern, named in honour of Holger Windeløv, the founder of Tropica, one of the world's most respected aquatic plant nurseries. What sets 'Windeløv' apart from the standard Java Fern is its extraordinary leaf tips — each frond ends in a delicate, finely branched, lace-like fork that gives the plant an intricate, almost coral-like appearance that is genuinely unlike anything else in the planted aquarium hobby. Growing to approximately 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) tall and wide, it forms a beautifully structured, medium-sized specimen that works equally well as a foreground accent, midground feature, or hardscape plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHardy, undemanding, and resistant to plant-eating fish, 'Windeløv' is as practical as it is beautiful — an ideal choice for aquarists of all experience levels and one of the few plants that genuinely thrives in low-tech setups with no CO2 and minimal lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as: Windeløv Java Fern, Lace Java Fern, Tropica Java Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Cultivar — named after Tropica founder Holger Windeløv\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Low — tolerates a wide range of lighting conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest placement: Foreground to midground, attached to hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMicrosorum pteropus 'Windeløv' is best attached to driftwood, rocks, or other hardscape using fishing line, thread, or aquarium-safe glue, where it will gradually root itself in place and spread naturally over time. It can also be planted in substrate, but the rhizome — the thick horizontal stem from which the leaves and roots emerge — must remain fully exposed above the surface at all times. Burying the rhizome will cause it to rot and kill the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNew plantlets frequently develop along the edges and tips of mature leaves — these can be left to develop on the parent plant for a fuller, more lush appearance, or carefully removed and attached elsewhere once they have developed a few roots of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFish Safe — Even With Plant Eaters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of the most practical advantages of Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv' is that it is not consumed by herbivorous fish — its tough, leathery leaves are left alone by even the most enthusiastic plant-eating species. This makes it one of the very few genuinely decorative plants suitable for tanks with goldfish, large cichlids, Silver Dollars, and other notorious plant destroyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll community fish, shrimp, and snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the few plants suitable for tanks with herbivorous or plant-eating fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for low-tech setups, beginner aquariums, and hardscape-focused aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly stunning when attached to driftwood where its lace-like fronds can spread and be fully appreciated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48650312679646,"sku":null,"price":17.29,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/2-24.png?v=1787872987","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/microsorum-pteropus-java-fern-windelov-tropica","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}