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West Indian Tonguefern

West Indian Tonguefern Elaphoglossum Crinitum

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What is the plant

This unique and attractive hairy plant Elaphoglossum crinitum from South America. It does look like a hairy monkey due to it black hairs 'Scales' on its leafs. We decided to call it Elaphoglossum crinitum King Kong in the nursery. Leafs of this exotic King Kong plant can grow up to 30 centimeters.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

25°C - 35°C

Difficulty

Medium

Water
Normal
Sunlight
When the plant is well acclimated, you can put it in half shade or full sun.
Soil
Mixed

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Temperature
Temperature max:35 °C Temperature min:5 °C

Disease diagnosis: ill emoji

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