Pyrrosia lingua

Pyrrosia lingua

Pyrrosia lingua native to China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan. It can also be grown as houseplant or outside if temperatures stay above 6°C.

Pyrrosia is a genus comprising approximately 100 fern species within the family Polypodiaceae. These ferns exhibit a fascinating lifestyle: most of them are epiphytic, growing on trees or rocks, while a few species are terrestrial. The genus name, derived from the Greek word pyrrhos (meaning “red”), alludes to the reddish coloration of their leaves, which results from the presence of sporangia.

• Light: Selaginella plants prefer bright, indirect light all year-round and no direct sun
• Temperature: a minimum of  12°C in winter and 21°C and more in the growing season
• Watering: keep the soil just moist during active growth and water more sparingly in winter
• Fertilizing: apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks in spring and summer
• Humidity: high humidity and regular misting
• Soil: sandy loam to clay loam soil with a pH range of 5 to 7
• Water: normal to moist water range
• Light conditions: partial shade to dappled light
• Propagation: via spores or stem cuttings