Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Fronds cristate (crest like), to 30cm long, upper surface glossy, light to mid green. Under surface of fronds often appearing silvery white due to a dense layer of white stellate scales. Sori on on distal 1/3 of the fertile frond; round - ovate, rusty reddish-brown, in clusters along both sides of the main vein. |
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| Cultivation | This is a mutated form of the common fern Pyrrosia longifolia, with cristate or crested fronds. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Can tolerate periodic dryness at the root zone but will thrive if grown in areas with high humidity) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Disease / Pest Resistant, Easy to Grow |
| Propagation Method | Spore, Stem Cutting, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick |
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Others
| Master ID | 31478 |
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| Species ID | 5875 |
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