{"product_id":"microsorum-pteropus-windelov-in-vitro-java-fern","title":"Microsorum Pteropus ‘Windelov’ In Vitro Java Fern","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosorum pteropus ‘Windelov’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a decorative Java Fern cultivar distinguished by the finely divided, branching tips of its bright-green leaves. This unusual leaf shape creates a dense, textured appearance and makes it an attractive feature plant for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks and natural-style aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety was named after Tropica founder Holger Windeløv. It forms a compact clump approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 cm tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for the midground of most aquariums or as a focal plant in smaller tanks. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a hardy and easy aquarium plant suitable for beginners. It grows slowly under low to medium aquarium lighting and does not require additional CO₂. Like other Java Fern varieties, it obtains much of its nutrition from the water column, so occasional liquid fertilisation can support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicrosorum ‘Windelov’ grows from a horizontal rhizome and is best attached to aquarium wood, rocks or other hardscape. It should not be planted with the rhizome buried beneath the substrate, as this can cause the rhizome to deteriorate. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn vitro portion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product contains the \u003cstrong\u003efull plant contents of one in vitro tub\u003c\/strong\u003e. In vitro plants are cultivated under controlled laboratory conditions and are supplied without snails, snail eggs, algae and other common aquarium hitchhikers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the plant will be removed from its original tub and carefully repacked for transportation.\u003c\/strong\u003e This reduces the parcel size and helps protect the plant during delivery. You will still receive the full plant contents of one in vitro tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant can be divided into several smaller rhizome sections before being attached to wood or stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCare requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrosorum pteropus ‘Windeløv’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindelov Java Fern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypodiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhizomatous fern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 10–20+ cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 15–20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttach to wood or stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhizome division and plantlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCultivated variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully remove the plant from its transport packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse away any remaining growing gel using clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently separate the plant into several smaller rhizome sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition each section on aquarium wood or stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure it using cotton thread, fishing line or a small amount of aquarium-safe cyanoacrylate glue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the thick horizontal rhizome completely above the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the roots time to attach naturally to the hardscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots may be positioned in gravel, but the horizontal rhizome must remain uncovered. Tropica recommends growing this variety on stone or tree root for the best results. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall plantlets may develop along older leaves. These can be left in place to create a denser plant or removed once they have developed their own roots and leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall dark dots beneath mature leaves may be reproductive structures rather than disease. Older or damaged leaves can be removed close to the rhizome using clean scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photograph shows an example of the product. The exact quantity, size and shape of the plants may vary naturally. The plant is cultivated in an in vitro tub but will be removed from the tub and repacked for transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor paludarium or terrarium use, the plant must be kept in a humid environment with consistently damp roots and rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashby Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56703247450452,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/8981\/9988\/files\/Microsorum_pteropus_Windelov_in_vitro_Java_Fern_with_finely_branched_green_leaves.png?v=1785962638","url":"https:\/\/ashbyaquatics.co.uk\/products\/microsorum-pteropus-windelov-in-vitro-java-fern","provider":"Ashby Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}