Filmy fern (Hymenophyllum)

Filmy fern

Filmy fern typically found in moist, shaded environments like cloud forests. Its translucent, paper-thin leaves, which are often only one cell layer thick, contribute to its name meaning "membrane leaf." This thinness allows for rapid water absorption directly from its humid surroundings, critical for its survival in ecosystems where direct water contact is frequent but root absorption is limited.

Scientific classification

Genus

Filmy fern (Hymenophyllum)

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Evergreen

Leaf type

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Care Guide for Filmy fern

Twice per week

Water

Full shade

Sunlight

Water: Filmy fern thrives in high humidity and prefers consistently damp soil. It requires watering twice a week to avoid becoming waterlogged. In indoor settings, maintaining adequate humidity is essential for the healthy growth of its evergreen foliage.

Propagation: Propagating filmy fern primarily involves spore sowing. Key factors include high humidity, gentle indirect light, and a well-draining, acidic medium. Create a microenvironment with consistent moisture. Steps: collect spores, sow on peat moss, seal for humidity, provide light, keep soil moist, and transplant gametophytes once developed.

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