Quick Overview of the Lacy Windelov Java Fern
The Windelov Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’) is an incredibly popular, patented cultivar of the classic Java Fern family, prized for its uniquely ornate, fringed leaf structure. Reaching a compact and highly manageable adult height of 5 to 8 inches, this plant produces standard, sturdy green fronds that do something magical at the ends—the top third of each leaf explodes into a dense, heavily branched crown of miniature, lace-like splits. This creates an exceptionally bushy, pom-pom-like silhouette that adds an exquisite layer of intricate texture to your midground layout. Like all ferns, its bitter-tasting leaves are completely ignored by herbivorous fish, making it 100% safe for Goldfish and African Cichlids!
Local Care Tips for Your Windelov Display
Bacolod Planting Warning: Just like standard ferns, never bury the horizontal green main stem (rhizome) of your Windelov Java Fern into your gravel or sand! Doing so will suffocate the plant, causing it to rot and die within a few weeks. Instead, use aquarium-safe super glue or sewing thread to bind it to a piece of driftwood or lava rock.
Because the frilly, lacy tips are excellent at trapping floating organic debris, ensure your tank has moderate filtration and circulation. Adding a dedicated cleaning crew of Red Cherry Shrimp or Australian Amano Shrimp is an outstanding way to keep the detailed tips perfectly polished and completely free of nuisance green spot algae. Simply dose an all-in-one liquid fertilizer once a week right into the water column to keep it thriving.
