Description

Niphidium crassifolium

Graceful Fern

An epiphytic fern native to Central and South America, found growing in tree canopies and also on rocks or on the ground. The thick waxy like leaves, covered in tiny white dots, grow from the rhizome creating a basket to catch leaf litter to help fertilise the plant.

Max height 35cm.

Dappled to full shade.

Rich, organic free draining soil.

Frost hardy.