{"id":27575,"date":"2026-04-12T21:52:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T20:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&p=27575"},"modified":"2026-04-12T21:54:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T20:54:28","slug":"five-potted-plants-windelov-java-fern-plant-microsorium-windelov","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=five-potted-plants-windelov-java-fern-plant-microsorium-windelov","title":{"rendered":"Five Potted Plants Windelov Java Fern Plant Microsorium Windelov"},"content":{"rendered":"

Windelov Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Windelov Java Fern is a unique, decorative aquarium plant known for its finely branched, lace-like leaf tips. Hardy, slow-growing, and highly adaptable, it adds beautiful texture to aquascapes without demanding special care\u2014perfect for beginners and planted-tank enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Originates from Southeast Asia, typically found attached to rocks, roots, and driftwood along shaded riverbanks and streams.<\/p>\n

Lighting & Placement<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Light:<\/strong> Low to medium<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Placement:<\/strong> Midground to background<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Notes:<\/strong> Must be attached to hardscape (wood or rock). Burying the rhizome will cause rot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Low nutrient requirements, but growth improves with:<\/p>\n

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      Liquid fertilizers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      CO\u2082 optional (helps, but not required)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Great for community tanks. Suitable with:<\/p>\n

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        Peaceful fish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Shrimp and snails<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Many cichlids (including those that may uproot or eat softer plants)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The tough leaves are often ignored by plant-nipping species.<\/p>\n

        Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

        None\u2014fully peaceful plant.<\/p>\n

        Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

        Beginner friendly. Very hardy and tolerant of a broad range of water conditions.<\/p>\n

        Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          Temperature:<\/strong> 68\u201382\u00b0F (20\u201328\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          pH:<\/strong> 6.0\u20137.8<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness:<\/strong> Soft to moderately hard water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Extras:<\/strong> Thrives in low-tech tanks and tolerates low light very well.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The Windelov Java Fern is an elegant, resilient plant that brings distinctive frilly greenery to any freshwater aquarium with minimal maintenance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Windelov Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’) Overview The Windelov Java Fern is a unique, decorative aquarium plant known for its finely branched, lace-like leaf tips. Hardy, slow-growing, and highly adaptable, it adds beautiful texture to aquascapes without demanding special care\u2014perfect for beginners and planted-tank enthusiasts. Origin Originates from Southeast Asia, typically found attached to rocks, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":27616,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[342],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-27575","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-plants-potted","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/27575","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/27616"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=27575"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=27575"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=27575"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=27575"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}