Java Fern ‘Windelov’ – The Fancy Fronds of the Aquascape Ballroom 💃🌿

Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’
Category: Aquatic Plants (Rhizome Plant)

🪩 A Plant with a Perm and a Personality

Meet Java Fern ‘Windelov’, the frilly, fabulous cousin of the classic Java Fern. With lace-like tips that twirl and curl like nature’s own party streamers, this plant turns any aquascape into a ballroom of movement and charm. It’s the botanical equivalent of jazz hands—low maintenance, full of flair, and impossible to ignore.

Developed in Denmark and named after nursery owner Holger Windeløv, this cultivar is a rhizome plant that grows best when attached to rocks, wood, or decor—no burying required! It's beginner-friendly, snail-safe, and absolutely adored by shrimp and fry for its feathery surface full of micro-habitats.

🌿 What to Expect:

• Broad, bright green fronds with ornate, curly tips

• Medium-sized growth—perfect for midground flair

• Hardy and undemanding

• Natural water-filtering qualities

💧 Care & Conditions:

• Light: Low to medium

• Temp: 64–82°F (18–28°C)

• pH: 6.0–8.0

• CO₂: Optional (but welcome!)

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

🦐 Why You’ll Love It:

✅ Unique frilled leaf tips add texture and whimsy
✅ Easy to grow—perfect for beginners and low-tech tanks
✅ Great for shrimp, fry, and grazing species
✅ Attaches to decor—no messy substrate digging
✅ Works beautifully in blackwater or bright layouts

🎁 Bonus Tip:

For the full enchanted forest look, combine Windelov with mosses like Willow Moss and Bucephalandra varieties—your tank will look like it was plucked straight from a fairytale brook. 🧝♂️🌱🦐