Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv' on Wood

Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv', also known as Java Fern 'Windeløv', is a distinctive and easy-to-care-for variation of the classic Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus). This unique cultivar is characterized by its deeply branched, finely split leaf tips, creating a delicate and ornamental appearance that adds texture and movement to any freshwater aquarium.

This plant is an excellent choice for both beginners and advanced aquascapers, as it thrives in low to moderate lighting and does not require CO₂ supplementation. Like other Java Ferns, it should be attached to rocks, driftwood, or hardscape elements rather than planted in the substrate, as burying the rhizome can cause it to rot. With its slow-growing and low-maintenance nature, 'Windeløv' is ideal for low-tech aquariums, nano tanks, and nature-style aquascapes.

Key Features:

• Size: Grows up to 15-25 cm in height with finely branched leaf tips
  
• Light Requirements: Low to moderate – adapts well to different lighting conditions
  
• Growth Rate: Slow-growing, requiring minimal maintenance
  
• Placement: Best suited for midground or background, attached to hardscape
  
• Care Level: Beginner-friendly, highly adaptable
  
• Ideal For: Aquascaping, low-tech setups, cichlid tanks, and shrimp aquariums

Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv' is an elegant, low-maintenance fern that brings texture and uniqueness to freshwater aquariums. Its beautifully split leaf tips, hardy nature, and easy-care requirements make it a fantastic plant for aquascaping enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're setting up a nature aquarium, cichlid tank, or low-tech planted tank, this refined Java Fern variety is a perfect choice!