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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires dappled, indirect low light; avoid all direct sun exposure to prevent frond scorching
Watering
Keep growing medium consistently moist; mist daily to maintain high ambient humidity
Temperature
Thrives in cool, stable humid conditions; avoid temperatures below 12°C or above 28°C
Characteristics
- Frond: Delicate, deeply divided lacy leaves with thin, translucent tissue; unequal pinnae give the species its name
- Sporangia: Small, inconspicuous clusters along leaf margins
- Habit: Epiphytic, grows anchored to damp tree bark or shaded rock surfaces
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain consistent moisture; mist twice daily to boost humidity
Fertilization
Diluted weak liquid feed once every 6 weeks. Use nitrogen-leaning diluted feed to avoid overstimulating frond growth at the cost of tissue strength
Composted banana peel tea：Compost banana peels for 2 weeks, steep in water, dilute 1:20 for root drench; avoid applying undiluted to prevent root burnPruning
- Trim brown, damaged fronds at the base to maintain plant appearance and air circulation
- Remove dead sporangia clusters to reduce risk of fungal growth
- Thin overcrowded fronds to ensure even light penetration across the plant
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No documented toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental terrarium plant; shaded woodland garden groundcover
