Family - Polypodiaceae
Native to tropical forests of Southeast Asia, inc. Borneo and New Guinea, where it grows as an epiphyte in the canopies, cleaning to branches and absorbing moisture and nutrients from tree bark.
Its long narrow and leathery fronds with wavy margins have a distinctive vein pattern resembling crocodile scales
Position - a warm spot in bright but dappled / filtered light. Direct sun may scorch the leaves. Avoid proximity to heaters and drafts
Water - regularly enough to keep the root ball consistently moist but not soggy. The surface can be allowed to slightly dry before watering again. Water evenly around the plant avoiding the centre and discard any excess that flows out of the base. Do not leave the pot sitting in water as this will lead to root rot
Humidity - Ferns love humidity so a bathroom is ideal. Placing the pot on a tray of damp gravel will help. Misting is an option but only lends temporary humidity
Feeding - Ferns are not heavy feeders but an application of a balanced feed 3 or times between spring and autumn will give it a nourishing boost
Ideal Temperature - 18°C and 24°C (65°F and 75°F).
Repotting - only when necessary using an aerated, free draining mix of bark, coir and perlite. A shallow pot is ideal as roots radiate outwards
This is in a 12cm nursery pot. You will receive a plant similar to the one in photo
Family - Polypodiaceae
Native to tropical forests of Southeast Asia, inc. Borneo and New Guinea, where it grows as an epiphyte in the canopies, cleaning to branches and absorbing moisture and nutrients from tree bark.
Its long narrow and leathery fronds with wavy margins have a distinctive vein pattern resembling crocodile scales
Position - a warm spot in bright but dappled / filtered light. Direct sun may scorch the leaves. Avoid proximity to heaters and drafts
Water - regularly enough to keep the root ball consistently moist but not soggy. The surface can be allowed to slightly dry before watering again. Water evenly around the plant avoiding the centre and discard any excess that flows out of the base. Do not leave the pot sitting in water as this will lead to root rot
Humidity - Ferns love humidity so a bathroom is ideal. Placing the pot on a tray of damp gravel will help. Misting is an option but only lends temporary humidity
Feeding - Ferns are not heavy feeders but an application of a balanced feed 3 or times between spring and autumn will give it a nourishing boost
Ideal Temperature - 18°C and 24°C (65°F and 75°F).
Repotting - only when necessary using an aerated, free draining mix of bark, coir and perlite. A shallow pot is ideal as roots radiate outwards
This is in a 12cm nursery pot. You will receive a plant similar to the one in photo
