Explore Miscellaneous Fern Collection
Angiopteris evecta is a large evergreen fern stunning with huge bipinnate fronds rise from a large rhizomatous root that can be 5 ft. tall by 3-4 ft. wide. Its fronds are the largest known amongst ferns, growing to between 5-7 m. in length, making a spectacular display and lovely dappled shade.
It requires rich, well drained soils and grows best under light shade. Humidity should above average with good air movement. Demand lots of pure water once established.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Extremely rare and highly ornamental species natives to Southern China and Northern Vietnam. Well-known from its stunning knobby stipe, with two-tones leaf color; deep green veining on pale green bipinnate fronds resembles a variegated plant. It is a smaller grower (would not be as large as the Angiopteris evecta types).
This specie restricted to limestone area so adding limestone seems beneficial. Does best under light shade, moderate temperature and relatively high humidity. A collector MUST HAVE!
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
This extraordinary Marattia is the smallest Angiopteris fern of our collection! It was first discovered in Hainan, Southern China and later followed by a minority reported from Northern Vietnam. Its shiny, leathery, quinquefoliate develops from hairy petioles that shoot up to just 1-1.5 ft. above the rhizomes. The plant is small enough to grow in 6" deep pot and can easily see its spores when well grown.
Similar to Angiopteris lygodiifolia, this species is a fairly cold hardy. Lower temperatures also promote the pink color of the new growth!
It requires rich, well drained soils and grows best under light shade. Humidity should above average with good air movement. Demand lots of water once established.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
An exclusive collection of our rariest ferns! This unidentified Angiopteris species is known only from Sumatra, occuring on steep slopes in rain forests at middle elevation. It differs from typical Angiopteris only in being once pinnate fronds that can be 8-10 ft. arise from a slender rhizome.
It requires rich, well drained soils and grows best under light shade. Humidity should above average with good air movement. Demand lots of pure water once established.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
This Giant King Fern has much slender pinnaes when compared with other species. Its fronds can be over 8 ft. arise from very congested segment rhizome produces new plants at base when age.
It requires rich, well drained soils and grows best under light shade. Humidity should above average with good air movement. Demand lots of pure water once established.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
Probably the most specacular species reported from New Guinea. Its hallmark, which easily distinguished from other species is the petioles that densely cover with tiny, scale-liked structures in cream color. The bright color of the petioles is well compatibly with its hard, plastic-liked fronds in deep green, making the plant more impressive!
It should be considered as a medium grower; the fronds can grow to 3 ft. long and the whole plant stands to approx. 4-5 ft. tall. Does best in well drained medium under light shade. Humidity should above average with good air movement. Demand lots of water once established.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
A handsome fern with upright, frilly, deep green fronds rise from black creeping rhizome. The spore-bearing fronds rise occasionally and is full of black spores underside. Can also form new plants from leaf margins.
Generally members of this genus require extra humidity to grow well under low light level. Can also grown submerge as well if provide pure and cool water.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Our best selection of Bolbitis heteroclita, with pinnate, broad fronds that the upper portion elongated up to 12" and always terminate with a bud to form new plants. The spore-bearing fronds are slender and rise occasionally, with full of black sori underside.
Generally members of this genus require extra humidity to grow well under low light level.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Single leaf type is rarely seen in this genus. This is the one that has upright, lancelate, leathery, sawtooth fronds in bright green and deep green veins. It is a tight grower matures to 5-6" in height. We have never seen spores in our cultivation, but forms new plants from laef margins in suitable conditions.
Generally members of this genus require extra humidity to grow well under low light level.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
Amazonian cloud-forest fern with leathery, long blade fronds in deep green, reaching 8-10'' rise from short creeping rhizome. The fronds also show nice iridescent sheen when grown under 850 Lux (though they grow faster in higher light level).
This fern is fairly easy for intermediate conditions. Best when mounted with high quality sphagnum and allow it getting fairly dry between watering.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
This strange holly fern endemics to Hawaii. Unlike the common types in cultivation; Cyrtomium falcatum and Cyrtomium fortunei, this one is much more compact. Under well enough light it stands to 4-5" only. It bears upright, leathery divided fronds in pale green with brownish blister sori underside. Stems are covered with golden scales at base.
It have proven to do well in regular potting mix and need fairly dry between watering. Prefer warm and moist environment under light shade.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Diplazium cordifolium is probably the most stunning species of the genus from its single, paddle-shaped fronds that light up with a shimmering metallic blue color when light hits from a certain angle. This is a fascinating adaptation to low light levels of the forest floor.
Although considered a widespreading fern, it is rather a chellenge fern in cultivation. Seem to do well in peat-based medium and problem-free with soggy media. Need time to establish and require extra humidity and good air movement to grow well. Best suit for medium to larger size terrariums or greenhouse to avoid wide cultural swings.
Offered are mature plants, established in 6" pot
Miniature Chinese native fern grow as lithophyt along stream. It bears upright, lencelate fronds in pale green. The fronds rise from slowly creeping rhizomes readily root along becoming a spreading mat.
It has proven fairly easy to grow in above average humidity, slightly acidic medium and like a good deal of water.
Offered are starter plants, established in 3" pot
A handsome epiphytic fern with thick, glossy, leathery fronds in bluish-green color rise on short stout rhizomes densely covered by nice golden scales when young.
It is low growing fern like other species of the genus. Cool moist sites with high quality sphagnum produce the best results.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
A vigorous species, with shiny fronds in rich green, reaching 1-2 ft. Faster grower and tolerates for shifts in conditions better than other species.
Require relatively high humidity and good air movement to grow well. Best when mounted on a tree-fern plaque with high quality sphagnum.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
Although Haplopteris flexuosa is known as one of the smallest species, this sporeling plant performs much smaller! We have been cultivating them for 5 years and have never seen their fronds elongated over 4". The rhizomes tend to overlap each other and form a small clump, instead of spreading on.
Although having a reputation for being difficult to cultivate, it makes for an attractive conversation piece, particularly when grown as a hanging plant. Also, a good terrarium candidate.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
This handsome fern from Southern Thailand forms upright rhizomes with gracefully arching fronds in deep green, with a series on rounded button-like bulbils along the top of the central midrib, with maturity these bulbils will form new plantlets.
They are compact growers and definitely have preference for humidity making them terrific terrarium plants and also good humid greenhouse orchid companions!
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
A rarely offered specie with thick green fronds borne in clusters from wiry rhizomes. It is a slower grower, making it great for terrariums of small plantings
It does well either in pot with an epiphytic mix of sphagnum, bark, and perlite, or any open peat based mix or mounted on rock or wet vine branch.
Offered are divisions, established in 2.5" pot
This strange fern is a species of Lomariopsidaceae family, distributes in SE Asia at low to medium altitude, characterized by glossy, leathery, lanceolate fronds that are in deep purple color when young. They spread slowly by zig-zag creeping rhizomes that can either cascading or climbing on lower tree trunk.
They are a bit touchy fern despite the hardy appearance. Does best under partially shade and high humidity. Demand lots of water once established.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Another handsome looks of the genus, with glossy, leathery fronds held erect over flattened creeping rhizomes meandering over cork or tree-fern. Not invasive nor rampant and survives low humidity better than other species. Best suit for hanging basket or rock/wall cover in a terrarium.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Ophioglossum pendulum is an interesting primitive fern, growing associated with the roots of Platycerium ferns. This offer should be considered as the common type, with 3/4" across fronds that can reach over 4 ft. when well care. The fronds rise from very short stout rhizomes roots nestle in the shallow of Staghorn Fern roots. The stunning sori capsules elongated from the mature leaves.
Similar to other species of the genus, it is a challenge and low growing fern. Need perfect air movement and sensitive to wide cultural swings. In case of no Platycerium roots, it performs well by using high quality sphagnum covers the root balls and then mounted on a tree-fern or wooden plaque, or upside-down potting culture like growing other tassel ferns.
Offered are mature plants, established in 6" pot (2-3 ft. long fronds)
More collectible variety of the Blue Rabbit Foot Fern (Phlebodium aureum). It arises graceful glaucous blue fronds with dramatic wavy deep lobes.
It seems challenge to grow when compared with the regular Phlebodium aureum. May take considerable time to establish, but definitely worth the effort!
Offered are divisions, established in 4" pot
This unidentified species is said to be from the Philippines. It bears upright, hand size stiff fronds and congest segments on wiry petioles. Spread by large creeping rhizomes. Easy though rather low growing. Does best in coarse, porous medium and allow it getting fairly dry between watering.
Offers are divisions, established in 4" pot
Obtained this marvelous species from a show in the Philippines and haven been in our cultivation for almost 10 years. It is a large and vigorous grower, with upright, deeply erect fronds that can grow to 2 ft. tall.
It seems fairly easy when grown in warm and moist environment. The fronds will change into yellow-goldcolor under high light level and provide enough humidity. Does best in most traditional potting mix for terestrial ferns.
Offered are mature plants, established in 6" pot
Beautiful variegated form of an unidentified species with randomly cream variegation scatter on rich green fronds that change into three-lobbed shape when mature. The best variegation occurs when the plant grown under light shade (under 60% sunshade netting) and avoid to feed over concentration of Nitrogen fertlizers.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
This stunning oddity fern bears sturdy, 6-8" tall fronds and crests. It spreads via very short underground rhizome, making a splendid 1-2 ft. wide clump.
Despite low growing, it is an easy grower. Perform well in most traditional potting mixes for epiphyts. Allow it getting fairly dry between watering.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Decorative species said to be from the warmer parts of Australia, with attractive finely lacy fronds in lime green and rosett. It spreads by forming new plants at base, which can make 1 x 1 ft. wide clump in a year.
It is an easy and fast grower. Perform well in most traditional potting mixes for epiphyts. Allow it getting fairly dry between watering.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Compact growing species, with velvety hastate fronds in pale green and contrast with deep green veins. It spreads by stunning white furry rhizomes.
Need time to settle but fairly easy once established. Does best in very coarse, porous epphyt mix topped with high quality sphagnum, or mounted on wooden totem, tree-fern plaque, or wet vine branch.
Offers are divisions, established in 4” pot
Decorative fern from the Philippines should have in collection! It is a compact upright grower with nice pattern on pointed fronds and rosette, resembling a variegated plant. The wiry spore-bearing fronds usually rise at the center, shooting above the regular fronds, making the plant very stunning!
This specie is restricted to karst limestone, thus incorporate a percentage of limestone chippings into the growing mix is beneficial. Great care should be exercised to not overwater. Offers are sporelling plants each has own leaf patterns.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
A rarely offered odd fern from Caribbean, with miniature size, rosette, and stunning elongated spore-bearing fronds rise above the regular, ground cover fronds. The frond also terminates with a tiny bud to form a new plant, but spreads rather slow when compared with other walking ferns.
Does best in relatively high humidity under partial shade. If grown in a container, small pan or bonzai pot is recommended.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
Meet the smallest Tectaria species of our collection that have been proven it does exceedingly well in terrarium or vivarium cultures. Under well-enough light (between 700-950 Lux), it stands to approx. 2-3" with dimorphic fronds held very low and tight. The wiry spore-bearing fronds rise frequently when mature.
This fern is rather sensitive to dry conditions so humidity should be maintained above 70% Fibrous media is recommended.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
This cool miniature creeping fern hails from Borneo, with glossy, deep green divided fronds. Sori occurs underside along margins. Its cascading rhizomes spread very well on moist compost or rock.
In general, this plant requires extra humidity and partially shade to grow well. It seems resentful of fluctuations on wide cultural swings so not recommended for beginners.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
This pretty little fern has finely dissected fronds are viviparous as they produce new plantlets at their tips. Also slowly creeps and readily roots along becoming a spreading mat.
Generally members of this genus require extra humidity to grow well under low light level. Can also grown submerge as well if provide pure and clean water.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
Ultimately grow to 2 ft. tall, this Bolbitis sinuata looks like a compact Marattiaceae rather than other species ofthe genus. With 8" across palmate and leathery fronds make it becomes the biggest Bolbitis fern of our collection. The spore-bearing fronds rise occasionally and full of black sori underside.
Despite the large size, it is the slowest growing Bolbitis. We would say only a few leaves rise annually. Perform well in any epiphyt potting mox topped with high quality sphagnum. Demand lots of water once established.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Amazonian cloud-forest fern with leathery, long blade fronds in deep green, reaching 8-10'' rise from short creeping rhizome. The fronds also show nice iridescent sheen when grown under 850 Lux (though they grow faster in higher light level).
This fern is fairly easy for intermediate conditions. Best when mounted with high quality sphagnum and allow it getting fairly dry between watering.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Coniogramme emeiensis is an amazing Chinese native fern that makes a stunning arching, branched fronds, each highlighted with regularly spaced horizontal yellow bands. With well grown and care, the fronds can grow up to 2 ft. long! It should be considered as one of the most beautiful ferns in cultivation.
It is a fairly cold hardy and drought tolerant fern. This makes a great blending plant for hosta and other bold-leaf plants in the woodland garden. Prefer well-drained, peat based medium and lapse between watering.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
An amazing Chinese endemic fern. The dark glossy green, 10" long x 0.5" wide, narrow, upright fronds create a truly unique appearance in mossy rock garden or medium to larger size terrarium.
It does best in peat based medium with additional of perlite or vermiculite. Need relatively high humidity to grow well under light shade. Demand lots of water once established.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
This fern also called "The Fiddle Head Fern", which is the most commonly consumed fern. Major population spans over Asia and Oceania. Its hallmark is attractive curly new growth before gradually change into bipinnate arching fronds in a wide rosette atop the gradually developing black hairy trunk. Thus, it is also a good choice for tropical gardens besides consumption purpose.
It is easy to grow in above average humidity, slightly acidic medium and like a good deal of water.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Rare handsome species from Neotropicals of Peru, Ecuador and Brazil, characterized by leathery, somewhat undulated fronds in grey-green color, reaching 10-12" long and spread slowly by slender creeping rhizomes covered with robust scales when young.
It is rather a slow epiphyt. Does best in relatively high humidity and good air movement.
Offered are divisions, established in 6" pot
Amazed when seeing such a small species of this genus, obtaining from our field trip in Myanmar a couple of years ago. Its upright, stiff foliage grows up to just 5" densely rise from very short stout creeping rhizome.
So far it seems a fairly easy grower and very rewarding to grow. Does best both in basket or mounted on a slab of tree-fern. Available in limited supply!
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Our best seller of the genus, probably because of its compact growing and the stunning red new growth!
Does best in relatively high humidity and good air movement...probably best when mounted on a tree-fern plaque with high quality sphagnum.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
Extremely rare sport we have been growing for 5 years. Its 1.5" across fronds terminate with large fan shaped, irregular crests, making the plant become pendant. Very spectacular! Please note it is a challenge and low growing fern. Does best in constant high humidity and good air movement where most tassel ferns do well. Mounted growing on a tree-fern plaque or upside-down potted culture is recommended.
Offered are established divisions in 6" pot
An odd selection of Heterogonium from Western New Guinea. This oddity can grow to 8" tall, with thick, glossy, dark forest green, wavy and irregular twisted leaves. The stunning wiry fertile fronds rise occationally and sometimes can be over 15" above the clump.
It is an upright growing fern does best in moist and good drainage such as peat-based medium. Demand lots of water once established (do not allow the plant wilted - it never recovers).
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
A handsome fern from Peninsular Malaysia, characterized by arranged sori underside of the blade fronds resembling a seam. The fronds can grow to 2 ft. long. Well-grown plants are spectacular!
It needs time to establish and rather sensitive to wide cultural swings. Best for mounting on a tree-fern plaque using high quality sphagnum, or in a basket culture with coarse, porous media and allow it getting fairly dry between watering.
Offered are divisions, established in 4" pot
Our selection of Microgramma lycopodioides, a highly variable species distributes throughout Central and South America. This specimen collected in lowland rainforest of Guatemala. It is a wonderful, cuddly little form with fingernail-sized glossy green leaves and thin yarn-like fuzzy brown rhizomes.
It tolerates for heat better than other forms, but still need relatively high humidity to grow well, seem to do best in pure high-quality sphagnum.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
Large primitive fern stunning with mottled rhizomes tend to rise above the media and produce irregularly parachute, velvety fronds atop. In suitable conditions it can grow to approx. 4-5 ft. high
It is hardy enough to grow even under direct sunlight, if prodive enough humidity. The major key to success is perfect air movement and the container that allow rhizomes spread outside such as hanging basket or net pot.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
Commonly known as the "Blue Rabbits Foot Fern" from its unusual, gluca blue fronds (similar in color to Eucalyptus) that set them apart from other ferns. It natives to the shaded cloud forest canopies of South America.
It is pretty hardy when its basic needs are met; really thrive in above average humidity and medium to lower light levels, but can tolerate bright, indirect light as long as it is not overly hot and dry.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
A handsome fern that has large upright stiff fronds with stunning orange sori bumps underside.
It is a good candidate to try to grow in this genus as it is always a vigorous grower and far more tolerant of low humidity than other varieties. Does best in most traditional potting mixes for epiphyts.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
An odd species with upright, flame shaped fronds reaching 12-15".
It is a good candidate to try to grow in this specie as it is always a vigorous grower and far more tolerant of low humidity than other varieties. Does best in most traditional potting mix for epiphyts.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
This bizarre species would be a naturally-occurring fern hybrid between Phymatosorus grossus and Phymatosorus scolopendria, with slender, 2" across, upright, sturdy fronds that can grow to 12" long and forms a nice tight clump!
It is easy though low growing. Does best in most traditional potting mix for epiphyts. Available in limited supply!
Offered are divisions, established in 4" pot
Another stunning species of the genus. Like the Golden back fern, instead of golden spores at the back of the frond, this species bears silver, fragrance spores underside of finely dissected fronds.
It is a tight grower matures to approx. 2 ft. tall. Easy and fast growing in warm and moist environment. Perform well both under direct or partial sun.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
This strange fern was collected on the Himalaya foothills in Northern Myanmar. It bears sturdy, deep toothed fronds in pale green with small hairs scattered on the surface and undersides. It spreads by short stout rhizomes and can form new plants at base when mature.
Its fronds can grow to 12" long and appreciates good humidity - thus lending itself to terrariums / vivariums. However, this species also seems a little water-sensitive: excess water on the foliage can encourage leaf rot. Thus, very careful watering and/or growing the plant a tad on the dry side (good humidity though) seems to work best
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
One of a few lowland species endemics to Peninsular Malaysia. It bears hard and glossy, oval shaped fronds, reaching 4'' in deep green. The spore-bearing fronds are narrower and rises occasionally, with orange sori underside.
It does best in very coarse, porous media such as a mixture of sphagnum, perlite and bark, or mount growing with high quality sphagnum. Can also be a good candidate for medium to larger size terrariums.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
This cool miniature species hails from southern China south to Malaysia. Its 3" glossy, leathery, lancelate fronds in pale green, deep green veins and edged in black color emerge from golden wiry rhizomes. Undersides of the fronds have orange sori, which runs the length of the upper leaf.
Not invasive not rampant like other species of the genus. Does best in high quality sphagnum and prefers lapse between watering.
Offered are divisions, established in 3" pot
This unique fern endemics to Peninsular Malaysia. It bears upright, 2 ft. tall, bold texture fronds in rich green emerging from a slowly spreading underground rhizomes.
It seems to do well in constant moist, peat-based medium. Does best under partial shade and relatively high humidity.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Large species develops hairy trunk, with bipinnate crocodile texture fronds rise around the crown, each having broad lime green bands down to the centre. The fronds can grow to 2 ft. long when well care.
It is a fairly easy and fast grower in warm and moist environment. Perform well in peat-based medium and demand lots of water once established.
Offered are starter plants, established in 3" pot
This primitive fern belongs to the most ancient group of living vascular plants, characterized by skeleton-fork leaves resembling a leafless plant. It grows as a lithophyte and sometimes as epiphytes, stand to approx. 10"-12" tall.
For pot and basket culture, it does best in very coarse, porous media with good humidity and air movement. Can also mounted on a slab of tree-fern if humidity is above average.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Antrophyum is a group of unique epiphytic ferns associated with Ophioglossum and Haplopteris, endemics to primary rainforest, typically creeping on mossy rock or hanging down from wet vine branches above stream. Our selection, Antrophyum callifolium, is the largest species with 7-8" long succulent, bold texture, paddle-shaped fronds and dedicated sori undersides. When grown under low light level and good humidity, the fronds show nice iridescent blue sheen!
It is a challenging and low growing fern. Does best in relatively high humidity and good air movement. Best when mounted on a tree-fern plaque with high quality sphagnum.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
A cool compact species with shiny divided fronds in deep green, reaching 4-5'' . When grown under partially shade and in relatively high humidity, fronds can be very dark and show iridescent blue sheen!
Generally members of this genus require extra humidity to grow well under low light level. Can also grown submerge as well if provide pure water.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Another nice specie of the genus, with 4" long sturdy fronds in gray-green color. The margins usually terminate with a bud to form new plants. The spore-bearing fronds rise occasionally above the sterile fronds, with full of stunning black sori underside.
It is a slow creeper readily roots along becoming a spreading mat, but not invasive nor rampant. Require extra humidity to grow well under low light level. Can also grown submerge as well if provide pure and cool water.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
New miniature species from Southwestern Myanmar. Its hallmark is " the tail" which is the upper part of tripinnate fronds that can grow to 8'' long and terminates with a bud to form a new plant! Fronds are also in glucose blue color when expose to low light conditions!
It is a slow creeper performs well in regular epiphyt mix topped with high quality sphagnum. Recommend to use shallow pot.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
One of our favorite desert ferns hails from limestone outcrops and slopes from Texas south to South America. Cheilanthes viridis forms a slowly expanding, 18" wide, evergreen clump of rigidly upright black-green fronds.
Like other xeric ferns, it needs high light level and very coarse, porous media. Even so, we found it does not need overly cold weather at night.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Our exclusive selection of variegated fern that grow as lithophyt along stream in woodland forest of Southern China. Their upright, lancelate and leathery fronds can grow to 5'' long, usually seen in solid green color. This unusual one, surprisingly, is highlighted by yellow-green variegation stripes down to the centre, creating incredibly unique morphology!
They are fairly easy growers in above average humidity and like a good deal of water. Never invasive nor rampant. Offers are 10 months already after propagation!
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
Large upright growing swamp fern with rich green fronds emege from fat brownish rhizomes densely covered with black hairs.
It is easy to grow in above average humidity, slightly acidic medium and like a good deal of water.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Doodia media is a pretty little fern in the Blechneceae family, native to Australia. Fronds are in deep green with pink to bronze new growth. Can form a small trunk up to 8'' and produce new plants at base when the trunk is getting old.
It is fairly easy to grow. Provide light shade and good humidity, it forms a dense otherworldly groundcover!
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
A spectacular fern with cascading fronds resembling a variety of Boston Ferns. With well care and in suitable conditions, fronds stretch up to 8 ft. long! Sori occurs undersides, pararelled the leaf veins. It does not have upright growth habit like most Nephrolepis ferns have, instead the fronds rise from large creeping rhizomes spread well on course, porous media.
As an epiphytic fern, it prefers a bit dry out between watering and does best in the containers that allow rhizomes spreads outside i.e. net pot or hanging basket.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
A small species endemics to Peninsular Malaysia, often found growing associate with oil palm. Unlike most species, this one bears rather hard, sturdy fronds that can grow to 8-10'' long.
It does best in relatively high humidity and good air movement. Best when mounted on a tree-fern plaque with high quality sphagnum.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
The biggest specie of the genus, with 1.5" across elongated fronds that can grow up to 1.5 ft. Sori occurs underside along the emboss margin. It spreads slowly by very short creeping rhizome, creating nice clump when well care!
Does best in relatively high humidity and good air movement. Best when mounted on a tree-fern plaque with high quality sphagnum.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Exclusive collection of the rarely offered yet oh-so species from Indonesia, This fern is stunning with flared strap, rippled fronds slowly develop from hairy petioles. Similar to other species of the genus, the fronds rise from the upright crown that forms a trunk when ages, resembling a small tree-fern. With well care the fronds can grow to 8" across and 15" long, and the whole plant can be 3 ft. tall and wide clump.
This fern which had been out of our production for years due to lack of spores. By nature of the plants, this fern do not produce spore regularly. Does best in moist and good drainage such as peat-based medium. Demand lots of water once established (do not allow the plant wilted - it never recovers).
Offers are starter plants, established in 6" pot
Rare and unusual form of Lemmaphyllum microphyllum originated from Japan. Instead of bearing round fronds, this one has heart shape fronds rise from wiry green rhizome.
It does well either in pot with an epiphytic mix of sphagnum, bark, and perlite, or any open peat based mix or mounted on rock or wet vine branch.
Offered are divisions, established in 2.5" pot
This amazing fern endemics to Peninsular Malaysia. It is a ground, terestrial fern develops long, wiry creeping rhizomes resembling vining plants and usually climb other vegetation. The divided fronds have lance-shaped segment, while the spore-bearing fronds have more intricately divided, fringed segment and lined with sporangia on the edges.
In cultivation this fern does best in peat-based medium and prefers lapse between watering. Good humidity and perfect air movement is a major key to success.
Offers are starter plants, established in 4” pot
This spectacular epiphytic fern occurs throughout the neotropics. Our selection is a specimen collected in Ecuador, where it found growing on mossy rocks and upper tree trunk from 800' to 10,000' elevation. The 2 ft. sword fronds are held upright to the short, pencil-likes climbing rhizome. When mature, the leaf backs are prominently adorned with large spherical orange spore cases.
It seems fairly easy in warm and constant moist environment with good ventilation. Ideal for basket culture.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
Our exclusive colection of the rare and unusual Broad Leaf form, which found a small population in Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, characterized by wider 4" across fronds that can grow to 2 ft. long. Occassionally produces spiral leaves!
Similar to other species of the genus, it is a challenge and low growing fern. Need perfect air movement and sensitive to wide cultural swings. In case of no Platycerium roots, it performs well by using high quality sphagnum covers the root balls and then mounted on a tree-fern or wooden plaque, or upside-down potting culture like growing other tassel ferns.
Offered are mature plants, established in 6" pot (1 ft. long fronds)
This species once classified as Microsorum diversifolius. Unlike other species of the genus, this specie produces hard and glossy, lobed fronds on black stems. The fronds also rise from slender turquoise rhizomes.
It is an easy and fast grower in warm and moist environment. Does best in most traditional potting mixes for epiphyts.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
One of the most spectacular fern in our collection and probably the biggest species of this genus we acquired from the Philippines. Its 3-4 ft. irregularly arching fronds emerge from the surface rhizome. The fronds do not rise frequently as each need time to develop, but having just a fews leaves already make it becomes an impressive specimen!
It does best in deep pot, with well-drained media that can keep moist, but not soggy. Good humidity and air movement is a key to success. Ideally it is advised to grow under partial shade, which makes the leaves shiny and are in deep green. Placing under higher light level promotes growth, but leaf rim may burnt if humidity drops below average.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
Amazing to see such leaf shape occurs in this genus! Its oddity hard paddle-shaped can grow to 6-8" and the edges are lobbed and cut.
Despite low growing, it seems fairly easy, probably best in pan, shallow pot or basket culture, with well-drained media and allow it getting fairly dry between watering.
Offered are divisions, established in 4" pot
An interesting xeric fern from neotropics. Also called "The Golden Back Fern" from its stunning golden sori underside of the arching, finely dissected fronds and the spore is fragrance also!
It is an upright growing fern matures to approx. 2 ft. tall. Despite low growing, it seems fairly easy. Perform well under direct sun with decent humidity at night.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Another awesome form of the Grandiceps Series, with sturdy and rounded crests. Compact Grower (4-5" tall).
It is an easy fern ideal for indoors and shaded garden. Perform well in most traditional potting mixes for epiphyts. Allow it getting fairly dry between watering.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
A magically elegant fern with lacy, cutleaf, 8-10" fronds rise from a thick, slowly creeping rhizome.
It is an easy grower and fairly cold hardy. Perform well in most traditional potting mixes for epiphyts. Allow it getting fairly dry between watering.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
New handsome species just brought into cultivation, characterized by hard and glossy, lancelates fronds, reaching 4" long in pale green and contrasted with deep forest green veins and large "Birthmark" at the base, connecting with the petiole.
It does best in very coarse, porous media such as a mixture of sphagnum, perlite and bark, or mount growing with high quality sphagnum. Can also be a good candidate for medium-large size terrariums.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
A humid loving fern with palmate leaves in lime green on black stems. The fronds often terminate with a bud to form new plants. Mature plant can also produce new plants at base. Can make 1 ft. tall and wide clump when mature.
It does best in peat-based medium under partial shade and relatively high humidity.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Magnificent species that forms 3' tall x 2' wide fronds emerge from a slowly creeping rhizome. Each glossy, dark green frond has leathery congested segments. The spore bearing fronds are slender and rise above the regular fronds.
Although this fern is reported from karst limestone region, in cultivation it performs well in most traditional potting mixes and far more tolerant of low humidity than other species.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
This handsome Thelypteris species hails from forest understory of Hainan, Southern China. It bears hand sized, paddled-shaped fronds in deep forest green with nice crocodile texture and randomly painted with lime green paths resembling a variegated plant. The fronds are also in attractive deep purple when young. Fertile fronds rise above the regular fronds, with black spore underside.
It has responded well to terrarium culture, particularly swamp conditions (demand low light and lots of water once established). Also a low growing, neither invasive nor rampant. Be sure they will not overwhlemed the limited growing space.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot