Beautiful in forest, Nature Aquarium, and driftwood layouts
Its decorative leaves enhance natural wood and rock aquascapes.
Perfect for beginner and low-tech aquariums
This hardy fern grows reliably in many aquarium environments.
Distinctive lace-like leaf tips
The split leaf ends create intricate texture rarely seen in aquatic plants.
Naturally spreads across hardscape
Over time the plant forms elegant clusters attached to wood and stone.
Adds fine detail to planted layouts
Its delicate foliage contrasts beautifully with broader plants.
Origin: Cultivated variety derived from Southeast Asian Java fern
Type: Rhizome plant
Growth Rate: Slow
Size: Height: 15–25 cm (6–10 in) Width: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)
Natural Habitat: The parent species, Java fern, grows attached to rocks and submerged tree roots in shaded tropical streams where water flow keeps leaves clean.
Special Considerations: Attach the rhizome to driftwood or rocks rather than burying it in substrate. Gentle water movement helps maintain healthy foliage.
Did You Know?
This cultivar was named after Holger Windeløv, a Danish aquatic plant grower whose nursery helped introduce many cultivated aquarium plant varieties to the global hobby.
Tank Size: 20 L (5 gallons) or larger recommended.
Plant Placement: Commonly attached to driftwood or rocks in the midground, where its decorative split leaf tips create intricate texture. It pairs well with plants such as Rotala nanjenshan and Bacopa caroliniana, while mosses like Taiwan moss or Java moss can add natural detail to the hardscape.
Compatibility: Compatible with many peaceful aquarium species including betta fish, rasboras, tetras, Corydoras, shrimp, and snails. The plant’s textured leaves provide grazing surfaces for shrimp such as blue dream shrimp and Amano shrimp, while fish often use the foliage as shelter.
Substrate: Rhizome should not be buried; attach the plant to wood or stone.
Light: Low to moderate lighting (20–40 PAR) for 6–8 hours daily.
Temperature: 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water (3–12 dGH)
CO₂: Not required.
Care & Propagation: Propagation occurs by dividing the rhizome or separating plantlets that develop on older leaves.
Portion Size 1 carefully selected rhizome plant attached to natural lava rock, ready for aquarium placement.
Plant Size Plants are typically 5–7 cm (2–3 in) tall depending on the species and growth stage.
Plant Type Rhizome plant securely attached to lava rock for easy placement in the aquarium.
Snail-Free & Aquarium Safe Plants are grown without chemicals that could harm fish, shrimp, or other aquarium inhabitants and are carefully inspected to ensure they are snail-free.
Transition After Shipping Some older leaves may change appearance as the plant adapts to new aquarium conditions. Healthy new leaves will grow from the rhizome.
Planting Guide
- 1.Remove the protective plastic packaging.
- 2.Rinse the plant and lava rock gently with clean water.
- 3.Place the lava rock directly on the aquarium substrate or position it within your aquascape.
- 4.Ensure the rhizome remains above the substrate and is not buried.
If preferred, you may carefully remove the fishing line and attach the plant to driftwood, rocks, or aquarium decorations.
Tip
Aquascaping tweezers from our aquascaping tool set can help position plants precisely within your aquascape.
