Care specifications
| Type | Rhizome |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Low (10–40 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Not needed |
| Fertilizer demand | Low |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Max height | 8 in |
| Spread | 6 in |
| Placement | Midground, Epiphyte |
| Attaches to hardscape | Yes |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 64–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| Color | Green |
| Trimming | Minimal |
| Styles | Nature, Jungle, Biotope |
Get Java Fern 'Windelov'
Propagation
Detach the plantlets that form on the finely branched leaf tips, or divide the rhizome into sections and reattach each to hardscape.
Frequently asked questions
How is 'Windelov' different from regular Java Fern?
Only in leaf shape. Where standard Java Fern ends in a simple point, 'Windelov' fans out into a frilly, finely divided crest, and it tends to stay a bit smaller and bushier. Growing requirements, hardiness, and the rule about keeping the rhizome exposed are all the same.
Why are the tips of my Windelov turning brown?
The intricate tips are the first place to show stress from strong light or poor water flow, and a little browning at the very ends is common as the plant settles in. Trim the worst-affected leaves, keep it in a shadier spot, and let new growth come in; persistent black patches usually mean the rhizome got buried.
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