Microsorum punctatum Green Flame MicpunGF Elkhorn Fern 120mm
Microsorum punctatum Green Flame MicpunGF Elkhorn Fern 120mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Microsorum punctatum Green Flame Elkhorn Fern,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Epiphytic, Rosette, Upright
Description:
This epiphytic fern naturally grows on rocks and up trees in humid, rainforest regions. Lime green fronds grow upright and have an attractive flame-like appearance. New fronds open from the centre of the rosette, unrolling as they age. Great addition to a tropical themed garden, rockeries or under trees.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Aspleniaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low