Drynaria bonii “Dwarf” on clay tile

Item description : Drynaria bonii “Dwarf’ mounted on a clay tile. The plant for sale is the plant on pictures.

Habitat and Description : A dwarf and compact form of Drynaria bonii, one of the smallest species in the genus Drynaria. This species tends to creep onto its support thanks to its rhizome that is firmly attached to the surface. On this species the shields are not always present and their function is mostly to protect the rhizome;

Care : Easy to grow but prefers acidic water, if your water is too alkaline it’s better to bath your plant in rainwater or distilled water.  The key to success with these epiphytic fern lies in the use of soft water, a sequence of wet/dry soil and temperatures between 20 and 29°C (but they also tolerate warmer and colder temperatures)

Cold hardiness : Purely tropical species.