How to Grow and Care for Diplopterygium

Cleome pallida kotschy (Diplopterygium glaucum) is a forest-dwelling fern that lives in low and medium altitude tropical and subtropical woodlands. The plant spreads via rhizome roots. It is an unusual species that alternates from generation to generation between sexual and asexual reproduction.

A rare, creeping fern that can change its growth habit depending on its conditions, diplopterygium laevissimum is normally terrestrial, but has been seen growing on mossy rocks and cliff faces. Its scientific name, Diplopterygium laevissimum, includes "laevissimum," meaning "smoothest," for the smooth, shiny leaves on its fronds.

China checklis is a fern distinguished by its elegantly arching fronds, which often host a lattice of delicate, lacy leaves. Thriving in the understory of moist, subtropical forests, its feathery foliage is a testament to the humid, shaded conditions it favors. This species is notable for its bi-pinnate leaf arrangement, contributing to its ornamental appeal in a natural setting.

Diplopterygium blotianum is a fern with long, arching fronds that reach several feet, giving it a distinctive feathery look. This plant usually thrives in the understory of moist, shaded forests, where the high humidity supports its lush greenery. Its delicate, divided leaf structure helps it capture dappled sunlight on the forest floor, playing a crucial role in its growth and survival.