How to Grow and Care for Palapalai

Palapalai, also known as Lace fern

Palapalai thrives in humid environments with bright, indirect light. Key care requirements include maintaining consistent moisture without waterlogging the soil, which necessitates well-draining substrate. As palapalai prefers a more humid atmosphere, regular misting can help replicate its natural tropical habitat, which is crucial for its vitality. Special attention should be given to avoid extended exposure to direct sunlight, as it can scorch the delicate fronds.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Palapalai

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Palapalai presents as a medium-sized, resilient fern that grows in dense clumps reaching heights of 2-3 feet (60-90 cm). The fronds of palapalai are notable for their length, at approximately 2 feet (60 cm) long and 1 foot (30 cm) wide, with a graceful arch and subsequent droop. They are bipinnate and change from a light color when young to a medium green as they mature. Palapalai is characterized by fronds that are divided twice and it remarkably exhibits moderate water needs for a fern.