Welcome to The Bio Dude!
*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape*
Common Name: Holly Fern, Fern Holly, Fish Tail, Fish Tail Fern, Hapanese Netvein Hollyfern, House Holly Fern, Japanese Holly, Japanese Holly Fern, Polystichum Falcatum
Scientific Name: Cyrtomium falcatum
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Small and moderate sized reptiles and amphibians from tropical and temperate climate zones.
Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma
Soil Depth: All soil depths with proper drainage.
Lighting: Low to medium indirect light. Do not place near a heat or basking lamp.
Humidity & Misting: 40%-100%, with higher humidity levels suggested for optimal growth.
Mature Plant Size & Root System: These easy-to-grow ferns have a cream stripe down the middle of their fronds that can get to be 2' tall with age, but can be selectively pruned. They spread via an underground rhizome-- in lower light it will be farther apart and in brighter light the fronds will form closer together.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown. It works best as a front (low) groundcover, underplanting, or mounted (only in high humidity conditions).
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes.
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted fern plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
