Microsorium Pteropus Sp Windolov

🌿 Species Profile

• Common Name: Windelov Java Fern
• Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’
• Plant Type: Rhizome plant (epiphyte)
• Origin: Cultivated variety (Southeast Asian lineage)
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• Difficulty: Easy
• Placement: Midground / attached to hardscape

🌱 Appearance

• Narrow green leaves with distinct branched/frilled tips
• More delicate and “feathered” look than regular Java Fern
• Grows from a horizontal rhizome
• Mature size:
  • Height: 15–30 cm (6–12 in)
  • Width: spreads slowly over wood/rocks

It adds a soft, detailed texture to aquascapes.

🧪 Tank Requirements

• Temperature: 20–28°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Hardness: Very adaptable
• Lighting: Low to medium (high light may cause algae on leaves)
• CO₂: Not required

🌿 Planting Method

• Do NOT bury rhizome
• Attach to:
  • Driftwood
  • Rocks
  • Aquarium décor
• Use thread or aquarium-safe glue

🌿 Feeding & Care

• Absorbs nutrients from water column
• Benefits from:
  • Liquid fertilizers
  • Potassium and trace elements
• Very low maintenance

Care tips:

• Remove old or damaged leaves at the base
• Avoid strong direct light
• Grows slowly but steadily over time

🌱 Propagation

• Very easy:
  • Produces small plantlets on leaf edges or rhizome
  • Can be separated and attached elsewhere

🐟 Aquarium Use

Best for:

• Detailed aquascapes
• Driftwood focal points
• Shrimp tanks
• Low-tech planted aquariums

Compatible with:

• Tetras
• Rasboras
• Corydoras
• Shrimp
• Peaceful community fish