Buy Microsorum brachylepis 'Datun'

Also Known As

Short Scaled Sori Fern

Plant type

fern, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"-24"

planting zones

8b-11

3.5" | $15

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42 at Secret Garden Growers

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Microsorum brachylepis 'Datun' plant details

Microsorum brachylepis 'Datun' is an evergreen groundcover fern with green foliage. Features 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Microsorum brachylepis 'Datun'

Plant type: groundcover fern
Plant family: polypodiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Microsorum brachylepis 'Datun'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely epiphytic fern from Plant Delights, collected on Mt. Datun in Taiwan where it grows on trees. Rhizomes at the soil surface sprout pretty, glossy, dark green, pointed leaves with undulating margins 4-6” tall. Plants eventually create a small, dense colony of evergreen foliage. Moist, well-drained soil, shade, may be a good houseplant. Nice in containers. Still exploring winter hardiness.

By: Secret Garden Growers

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Gardening facts about Microsorum brachylepis 'Datun' plant

How to Grow Microsorum brachylepis 'Datun'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant