Another hard-to-find species, maidenhair ally, endemics to SE Asia. This dweller looks similar to the more common Heart-Shaped Fern; Hemionitis arifolia, which came from America. However, it differs by having skinny foliage with ornamental watermarks or scrolled calligraph scattered on the fronds. Underside of the fronds and new growth are also covered with short hairs. Similar to the Arifolia, this fern usually stay under 4" but once produce spore-bearing fronds, they can rise 8-10" above the clump, with nice sori underside.
It does best in peat based medium, with additional of small percentage (usually 10% by volume) of limestone chips to the mix. Rather sensitive to over watering.
Offered are mature plants. established in 3" pot
Another hard-to-find species, maidenhair ally, endemics to SE Asia. This dweller looks similar to the more common Heart-Shaped Fern; Hemionitis arifolia, which came from America. However, it differs by having skinny foliage with ornamental watermarks or scrolled calligraph scattered on the fronds. Underside of the fronds and new growth are also covered with short hairs. Similar to the Arifolia, this fern usually stay under 4" but once produce spore-bearing fronds, they can rise 8-10" above the clump, with nice sori underside.
It does best in peat based medium, with additional of small percentage (usually 10% by volume) of limestone chips to the mix. Rather sensitive to over watering.
Offered are mature plants. established in 3" pot
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