Buy Pyrrosia lingua 'Eboshi'

Also Known As

Pyrrosia 'Contorta'
Pyrrosia lingua 'Eboshi' [Contorta]
Contorted Tongue Fern
Eboshi Contorted Tongue Fern
Robust Contorted Felt Fern

Plant type

fern, groundcover

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

7a-10a

3/4 gallon pot-bare root | $16

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

Fewer than 23 at Sebright Gardens

2-4 inch bagged root ball | $17

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Fewer than 6 at Cistus Nursery

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Pyrrosia lingua 'Eboshi' plant details

Pyrrosia lingua 'Eboshi' is an evergreen groundcover fern with green foliage. Features fuzzy and glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pyrrosia lingua 'Eboshi'

Plant type: groundcover fern
Plant family: polypodiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, textural, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pyrrosia lingua 'Eboshi'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pyrrosia lingua is a common rock-dwelling fern from northeast Asia with tongue-shaped, leathery fronds with cinnamon-felted undersides. 'Eboshi' is a rare and intriguing form with twisted fronds. It can be grown in open potting media, orchid mix, or on a slab. Keep dry in winter; water and fertilize in summer. Makes a good houseplant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Very thick, leathery, curled green fronds about 2” wide & 8”-10” long; Very impressive. Plant in partial sun to light shade well drained soil, does well on sloping ground or well drained pot. Zones 8 to 10. Size: 8” to 15”. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

Intriguing, sloooooow-growing, tongue fern from Japan with evergreen, contorted, (possibly convulsing) fronds, glossy above, pale brown and furry beneath. A plant for a shade rockery or special container. Keep damp. Root hardy in upper USDA zone 7.