Java Fern Windelov (Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov')

Java Fern Windelov (Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov')

Regular price$30.00
/
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

  • Australia wide shipping
  • In stock, ready to ship
  • Backordered, shipping soon
  • Secure checkout icon Submerged-Grown Quality Most plants grown submerged for stronger roots and instant success in your tank.
  • Flexible returns icon Healthy-Plant Guarantee If your plants don't arrive in perfect condition, we'll replace or refund them.
  • Fast delivery icon Express Shipping Included Orders shipped express for freshness, even with standard shipping.

Java Fern Windelov is a stunning and beginner-friendly variant of the classic Java Fern, featuring distinctive finely-branched leaf tips that create a beautiful lace-like appearance. This hardy epiphyte from Southeast Asia brings elegant texture and visual interest to any aquascape, making it an ideal choice for both newcomers and experienced aquascapers seeking reliable, low-maintenance beauty.

Why Choose Java Fern Windelov?

  • Unique lace-like leaf tips create delicate, intricate texture
  • Extremely hardy and forgiving - perfect for beginners
  • Thrives in low to medium light conditions
  • Attaches naturally to driftwood and rocks as an epiphyte
  • Slow, steady growth requires minimal maintenance
  • Adds elegant mid-ground interest to any aquascape

Care Requirements

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Light: Low to Medium
  • CO2: Not required (beneficial but optional)
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Placement: Mid-ground
  • Substrate: Not required - attach to hardscape

Expert Tips

Java Fern Windelov is one of the most forgiving aquarium plants available, making it perfect for beginners or low-tech setups. As an epiphyte, it should never be planted in substrate - instead, attach it to driftwood, rocks, or other hardscape using thread or super glue. The rhizome (horizontal stem) must remain exposed to prevent rot.

This plant thrives in low to medium light and doesn't require CO2 injection, though it will grow slightly faster with supplementation. The distinctive lace-like leaf tips develop naturally and become more pronounced as the plant matures. Java Fern Windelov is extremely adaptable to various water parameters and can tolerate a wide range of conditions. It's an excellent choice for shaded areas or tanks with lower lighting. The slow growth rate means minimal trimming is required, making it ideal for low-maintenance aquascapes. Propagation occurs naturally through adventitious plantlets that form on mature leaves.

All plants are shipped carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in excellent condition. Live plants may vary slightly in size and colour from photos.

View full Shipping Policy:

All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.

Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.

Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days

Questions? accounts@schoolofscape.com.au

You may also like

FAQs

Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.

All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout

We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.

CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.

Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.

Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.