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PellaeaFamily: Ferns.
| Pellaea rotundifolia |
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Pellaea falcata |
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Family - Adiantaceae.
Genus of about 80 species af deciduous or evergreen, terrestrial ferns occuring in sheltered sites in semi-desert regions, mainly in South Africa and South America, but also in Canada, the US, and Australia. Pellaea rotundifolia is easy to grow. It doesn't grow or look like a member of the fern family, but it is. It has dark green waxy, button-shapped leaflets that will elongate to egg shapes as the plant matures. This is really a rock fern because it prefers the faces of rock cliffs. Leaves grow from a tufted rootstock and it tends to grow horizontally, making it a good plant for pot or basket. At its smallest stage it is suited for terrariums or dish gardens. |
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| Growing conditions |
Watering and misting |
Propagation |
| Average warmth.Good indirect light is the proper location - an east- or north-facing windowsill is ideal. |
Compost must be kept moist at all times and never allowed to dry out. Mist sparingly in winter. Misting is necessary. |
The simplest way is to devide the plant in early spring. Sow spores at 55-64 F (13-18 C) as ripe. |
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