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Terrestrial Elkhorn Fern Care

Microsorum punctatum 'Grandiceps'

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What is the plant

Upright flat 'strappy' fronds with fully crested tops and frilly edges. A Queensland native fern, suitable for part shade to full shade. A very easy to grow and hardy ground cover, or specimen pot plant - indoors or out. Epiphytic or lithophytic rhizomatous fern with fronds up to 1.6 m in length.

humidity

humidity

Dry

lighting

lighting

Part sun and part shade

difficulty

difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Moderate Water, Little Water

  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Does best if grown in semi shade, but will tolerate being grown in full sun, or in heavily shaded areas

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Moist well drained soil

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  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Tolerates light frost.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    29 people already have this plant 10 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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