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
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
