Java Fern Windelov
Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov'
Familie : Polypodiaceae
A dwarf variety of Java fern with branched leaf tips resembling deer antlers. Ideal for planted tanks and paludariums.
Beschreibung
Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov' is a slow-growing epiphytic fern. Its dark green leaves are 10-20 cm long and split at the tips into several lobes. This unique morphology gives it a bushy and decorative appearance. It should not be planted in the substrate but attached to driftwood or rock. It tolerates a wide range of water conditions. Reproduction occurs by rhizome division or by the formation of plantlets on old leaves.
Lebensraum
Region :
Rivers, streams and wetlands of Southeast Asia, attached to rocks and roots
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Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
This fern is very easy to maintain. Low to moderate light is sufficient; too much light may promote algae. CO2 is not required but can improve growth. Ideal temperature is between 20 and 28°C. pH can range from 6.0 to 7.5. Regular liquid fertilizer is beneficial. It suits nano tanks and large aquariums. Avoid burying it; simply attach it to a decoration. Compatible with all peaceful fish.