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Aquarium plants care guide

Java Fern Windelov

Aquarium plant care

Decorative Java fern variety with branched leaf tips; attach to hardscape.

LightLow
CO₂Not required
DifficultyEasy
SubmersionSubmerged or emersed
Tank placementMidground · attach to rock or wood

Position and planting

Keep the plant underwater on suitable rock or wood. Secure it gently and do not bury a rhizome when present.

Decorative Java fern variety with branched leaf tips; attach to hardscape.

Lighting, CO₂ and nutrition

Light: Low. CO₂: Not required. Difficulty: Easy.

Added CO₂ is not required in the current library guide, but stable light and sufficient nutrients remain important.

Keeping it healthy

Provide consistent light, suitable nutrition, and routine maintenance. Remove decaying leaves. Watch for algae or melting after transitions, and troubleshoot conditions before making sudden changes.