How to Grow and Care for False cloak fern

Powdery false cloak fern is a type of maidenhair fern that grows wild and endemically to the United States. This rather small fern grows in cracks and crevices in rocks, and is notable for the powdery white coating on the underside of its leaves. It was first discovered and recorded in 1814. It tends not to be cultivated for gardens, preferring to grow wild.

Southwestern false cloak fern is a small, perennial fern with delicate fronds that have a powdery silver-gray sheen. Its pinnate leaves are a distinctive feature, often arcing gently, which may help capture scarce water and nutrients in its native rocky, arid habitats. This fern is surprisingly resilient, thriving in the cracks of its harsh cliffside environments.

Small-leaf false cloak fern is a petite fern with delicate, small fronds forming dense clusters. The plant's limited size serves as adaptation to rock crevices and arid conditions, where it thrives by minimizing water loss. The unique fine-textured foliage offers a soft, green ambiance, highlighting its resilience against the backdrop of rugged terrain.

Argyrochosma formosa is a small, elegant fern with intricate fronds that appear frosted due to powdery white scales on the undersides, accenting deep green, pinnate leaves. Its preference for rocky crevices and limestone substrates often leads to a compact growth habit, perfectly adapted to limited soil environments. The uniquely delicate texture of its foliage makes argyrochosma formosa particularly striking in shade gardens or as a rockery accent.