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:

• Bare-Root Plants: Includes approximately 6 or more leaves of loose, bare-root plants, providing flexibility in planting and arrangement.

• 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.

 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.

1. 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 
2. 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.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. 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
3. 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!
4. 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.