Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov', commonly known as Lace Java Fern, is a stunning variant of the popular Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus). Named after the Danish aquarist Tropica, who first discovered and propagated this unique plant in the 1990s, Lace Java Fern has become a favorite among aquascaping enthusiasts for its intricate and attractive appearance.
Key Features:
- Distinctive Appearance: Lace Java Fern is renowned for its finely divided, feathery leaf tips that create a delicate, lace-like effect. This distinctive look adds a touch of elegance to any aquarium.
- Versatile Placement: Suitable for various aquascaping styles, this plant can be attached to driftwood, rocks, or other hardscape elements, providing flexibility in design.
- Size: Typically grows to about 8-12 inches in height, making it ideal for mid-ground or background placement in aquariums of various sizes.
Optimal Growing Conditions:
- Lighting: Thrives in low to moderate lighting conditions, making it an excellent choice for both low-tech and high-tech aquarium setups.
- Water Parameters: Prefers water temperatures between 68°F and 82°F (20°C to 28°C) and a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. It can adapt to a variety of water conditions, enhancing its versatility.
- Substrate and CO2: Lace Java Fern does not require a nutrient-rich substrate or CO2 injection, making it low-maintenance and ideal for beginners.
Care and Maintenance:
- Low Maintenance: This plant is easy to care for and maintains its beauty with minimal effort. Regularly remove any dead or decaying leaves to keep it looking its best.
- Propagation: Propagates through rhizome division. Simply cut the rhizome into sections, ensuring each piece has several leaves, and reattach them to hardscape elements in your aquarium.
Benefits:
- Aesthetic Appeal: The finely divided leaves create a lush, green underwater landscape, enhancing the visual appeal of any tank.
- Durability: Resistant to herbivorous fish and can thrive in a variety of water conditions, making it a hardy addition to your aquarium.
- Easy Integration: Can be easily integrated into different aquascaping designs, providing both beauty and functionality.
Conclusion:
Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov', or Lace Java Fern, is a captivating aquatic plant that brings a touch of elegance and natural beauty to any aquarium. Its unique appearance, ease of care, and versatility make it a must-have for both novice and experienced aquarists. Enhance your aquascape with this stunning plant and enjoy the serene and beautiful underwater environment it creates.
Enhance your aquarium with our fresh, high-quality plants, available in two easy-to-choose formats:
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Bare-Root Plants: Includes approximately 6 or more leaves of loose, bare-root plants, providing flexibility in planting and arrangement.
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Rooted Potted: Includes approximately 6 or more leaves, potted in a net pot with rock wool, ensuring stability and ease of placement in your aquarium.
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.
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Scientific Name |
Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov' |
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Common Name |
Lace Java Fern, Lacy Java Fern |
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Placement |
Attachable to Driftwood, Stone, or Decor |
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CO2 |
Not Required |
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Growth Rates |
Slow |
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Difficulty Level |
Easy |
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Nutrient Substrate |
Not Required |
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Can be grow emerged? |
Yes |
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Lighting Requirements |
Low - High |
Handling time for Live Plants orders:
Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
UPS 2-Days and UPS Overnight only ship from Monday-Wednesday to ensure they arrived in the same week. Please be mindful we also have 1-2 business days handling time, so please placed your order on or before Tuesday, the cut off time is 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
Handling time for Live Animals orders:
Live Animals are shipped from Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
Free Shipping: We offer Free Shipping on eligible orders.
- Free Shipping will take 2-5 days to reach you
- If your orders included Live Plants & Live Animals. We will combine the shipment and you will see the flat rate shipping cost at checkout
- Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands customers are not qualified for the Free Shipping program. Please upgrade to Expedited or Express Mail for faster delivery.
Delayed Parcels: Sometimes your packages may take longer than normal to arrive with U.S. Postal Service or our chosen courier. We are legally obliged to wait 15 working days (3 weeks) for a package to be considered lost. See U.S. Postal Service website for further detail.
- We cannot be held responsible for any delay caused by U.S. Postal Service but if your packages were lost by the courier service, we will issue a replacement by 50/50, which means we pay 50% and the customers pay 50% plus shipping for the replacement orders.
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- Any shipment being refused or shipped back to us by providing a wrong address or other reasons will not be refundable.
Cancellations: We understand sometimes thing goes out of control.
- Please contact us ASAP if you want to cancel your orders. Orders only might be canceled if they are not being shipped by shipping couriers.
Return Policy: All sales are final
- We do not accept returns or exchanges for Live Plants and Live Animals
WHAT WE GUARANTEE
24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours. Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.
- Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com
- Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.
Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.
It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.
Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.
WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE
Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.
However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
- Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
- We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
- We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
- Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.
Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.
Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.
Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.
A
These rooted within a couple days of just being dumbed into the tank and left bundled, sitting on the substrate. Doesn’t get much healthier than that. Very green and specimen sized bundles.
B
Plant was in excellent shape and healthy when it arrived to me. There were about 8 stems. They were all a very good size.
L
I have a 150 gallon tank holding African cichlids, scat, mono sabae, BGK, and clown loaches. I have spent a lot of money on plants this year. The fish devour them! The scats even destroyed my anubias XXL and all other variations. So frustrating!!! I finally tried this lace java fern plant and it is surviving! A beautiful plant that apparently tastes terrible, thank goodness! I am ordering more!!
G
The luscious, green and amply, generous potted Windelov Fern exceeded my expectations. After seeing other plants of this variety offered in pet stores and even LFS, I was not expecting such tall, hearty leaves with sturdy rhizomes. A definite, great, value and great plant.
M
These plants came to me muscular and green. I bought two and along came a third. They make my new tank look like paradise. They have grown half an inch in a week.
H
Arrived in great condition, easy to plant in sand. Excellent customer service!
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