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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Bright indirect light; avoid direct midday sun which can scorch delicate fronds
Watering
Water when the top 2 cm of substrate is dry; avoid saturating the fuzzy rhizomes to prevent rot
Temperature
Thrives in 15–22°C; protect from temperatures below 10°C to prevent frond browning
Characteristics
- Rhizome: Fuzzy, brown, creeping rhizomes that trail over pot edges
- Frond: Triangular, finely divided evergreen fronds with delicate, lacy leaflets
- Spores: Small, round spore clusters (sori) on the underside of mature frond segments
Care Guide
Watering
Keep substrate evenly moist but not waterlogged
Fertilization
Diluted balanced fertilizer every 6 weeks. Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent leaf burn; use half-strength liquid feed
Aquarium water change：Use dechlorinated aquarium water to drench substrate; avoid adding excess water to prevent rhizome rotPruning
- Trim browned or damaged fronds at the base to maintain a tidy appearance
- Remove dead, dried rhizome sections to encourage new growth
- Thin overcrowded fronds to improve airflow and reduce fungal risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic to cats; no reported toxicity
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse effects from ingestion or contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental epiphyte for hanging baskets or mounted displays
