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Terrestrial Elkhorn Fern

Terrestrial Elkhorn Fern Care

Microsorum Punctatum (l.) Copel.

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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.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Moderate Water, Little Water
Sunlight
Does best if grown in semi shade, but will tolerate being grown in full sun, or in heavily shaded areas
Soil
Moist well drained soil

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Temperature
Tolerates light frost.
Popularity
23 people already have this plant 9 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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