{"product_id":"windelov-fern-microsorum-pteropus-windelov-1-pot","title":"Windelov fern (Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv') 1 Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Windelov Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv') is a highly popular, hardy, and beginner-friendly freshwater aquarium plant. It is a patented cultivar of the classic Java Fern, originally developed by Tropica Aquarium Plants and named after its founder, Holger Windeløv.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is famous for its distinctive frilly, finely branched leaf tips, which create a beautiful bushy texture in the middle or background of an aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual and Growth Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance: Vibrant green leaves with uniquely split, \"lacy\" or \"crested\" tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Typically grows about 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Rate: Very slow, growing sequentially along a horizontal stem called a rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement: Best used in the midground to background, or wedged into hardscape cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish Safety: Exceptionally sturdy; its tough leaves are generally not eaten by herbivorous fish or snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Plant (Crucial Step)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Windelov Fern is an epiphyte, meaning it grows attached to surfaces rather than rooted in dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo Not Bury the Rhizome: The thick, green horizontal stem (the rhizome) must sit completely above the substrate. If you bury it in gravel or soil, it will rot and the plant will die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach to Hardscape: Secure the plant onto aquarium driftwood, lava rocks, or dragon stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMethods to Secure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread: Wrap regular sewing thread or cotton thread around the roots and rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFishing Line: Use thin nylon fishing line for a translucent hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlue: Apply a tiny dab of cyanoacrylate-based superglue gel (like Seachem Flourish Glue) directly to the rhizome\/roots and press it to the rock. It turns white underwater but will quickly be covered by new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation and Reproduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagating this plant is effortless and can happen in two ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhizome Division: Simply cut or snap the main horizontal rhizome into smaller pieces. Ensure each new piece has at least 2–3 leaves attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdventitious Plantlets: The plant naturally clones itself. You will notice tiny baby plants with miniature black roots growing directly out of the tips or undersides of old leaves. Once they grow a bit, you can gently pluck them off and tie them down elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Common Troubleshooting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves Turning Black: Black spots on the undersides of the leaves are usually not a disease; they are often the spots where new baby plantlets are forming. However, if entire leaves turn black and translucent, it usually points to a severe nutrient deficiency (especially potassium).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelting\/Browning: If freshly introduced to a tank, the plant might drop its old leaves as it acclimates to your water chemistry. Do not throw it away, as the rhizome will usually sprout new, fully adapted leaves within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53440644841769,"sku":null,"price":18.75,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Micro-Pellets_20260821_015012_0000.png?v=1787262919","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/ar\/products\/windelov-fern-microsorum-pteropus-windelov-1-pot","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}