Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov', commonly known as Lace Java Fern or Windelov Java Fern, is a visually striking variety of Java Fern distinguished by its finely branched, ruffled leaf tips. Now offered in our premium Vitro Culture® 2.5-inch cup, this elegant aquatic fern arrives pest-free, algae-free, and ready to enhance your aquascape with refined texture and movement.
Perfect for low-tech tanks, shrimp aquariums, and nature-style layouts, Windelov Java Fern in tissue culture form guarantees a clean, lab-grown start for aquarists of all levels.
Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov'
Common Names: Lace Java Fern, Windelov Java Fern
Growth Type: Rhizome-based epiphyte
Leaf Appearance: Deep green with intricate, lace-like tips
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Lighting: Low to moderate intensity
CO₂: Not required, but enhances color and growth
Water Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
Nutrient Substrate: Not Required – absorbs nutrients from the water column
Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – suitable for paludariums and high-humidity terrariums
💎 100% Sterile & Pest-Free: Lab-grown in a sealed cup with zero risk of snails, algae, or contaminants
🚫 No Pesticides or Pathogens: Safe for shrimp and sensitive aquatic life
🌱 Compact and Clean Start: Ideal for detailed aquascapes and precise hardscape attachment
🔄 Longer Shelf Life: Sealed cups can be stored unopened for weeks under proper conditions
Textural Highlight: Creates contrast with its frilled leaves and vertical structure
Hardscape Attachment: Easily ties or glues to driftwood, rocks, or decorations
Low Maintenance: Thrives in shaded or low-tech setups
Safe for Shrimp and Fry: Offers hiding spots and grazing surfaces
Method: Divide rhizomes or detach plantlets from older leaves
Care Tip: Avoid burying the rhizome; attach it above the substrate for best results
1x Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov' Vitro Culture®
Grown in a sealed 2.5-inch sterile tissue culture cup
Yields approximately 3–5 plantlets depending on growth stage
Please do not release any aquarium plants into natural waterways. Always dispose of unwanted plants responsibly to protect native ecosystems.
Return Policy: All sales are final
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.
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.
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.
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.
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