Microsorum pteropus Windelov
Size 5-15cm
Microsorum pteropus ´Windelov´ is one of many different varieties of Microsorum (Java Fern) species and is known for its unique leaf shape. The leaf tips are finely branched what gives beautiful bushy effect. The leaves grow to around 15 cm long. As with all Microsorum species, this variety grows slowly and is also low-maintenance and particularly easy to care. They have low to medium light requirements and can benefit from regular fertilization. CO2 is not necessary but can promote faster growth and more robust leaves. Dots on the underside of its leaves are normal (specially on older leaves). Those are spores which, with time, will grow to new plantlets. Plantlets can easily be cut away and reattached in another place using a piece of thin fishing line.
Difficulty: Easy
Origin : Asia
Amount of light needed : Low
CO2 : Not required
Usage: Aquascaping, Paludarium
Growth speed : Slow
Height: 10-15 + cm
Plantation zone : Midground
Temperature: 18-28°C
pH: 6.5 - 7.5
Leaf colour: Green
How to plant Microsorum ?
Please follow the short instructions:
Microsorum should be attached to wood or stone or other ornaments with a fishing line or cotton thread (do not use glue to attach plant to ornaments , wood , etc...). Microsorum can also be planted in the substrate but must have longer roots, the rhizome should be easily visible as otherwise it can easily rot.
Worms, snails & pets free. The picture is only illustrative, and the real plant may vary in colour and size, especially in the winter, because the plants grow more slowly, although we try to provide the largest sometimes it is independent of us. The colour depends on the fertilizers in which they are served. Plants will take their natural look in the aquarium. You will receive plants looking similar like on the photo (without pot, cup).
The size of the plant shows how big it can grow in the aquarium. That gives information to the buyers where to position plant in the aquarium. Plants which you will receives come from greenhouses or laboratory(in vitro) and some of them might be smaller or bigger than the final sizes shown on the listing. Don't be surprised that sometimes plants might not have roots or roots will be minimal. After planting in the aquarium, the plant will grow new roots within a few days.
