Bark leaf fern (on hangable natural dried husk)

The Bark Leaf Fern (Polypodium scolopendria), also known as the Golden Polypody, Cabbage Palm Fern, or Serpent Fern, is a tropical fern popular for its resilience and unique growth habit. Often found growing on tree trunks or rocks, this epiphytic fern adds an exotic touch to gardens, hanging baskets, or naturalized landscapes.

Characteristics:

• Foliage: Large, leathery, deeply lobed fronds that are typically green to golden-green. The fronds have a distinct wavy or undulating edge, giving them a lush and textured appearance.
• Growth Habit: Grows as an epiphyte (on tree bark or rocks) or terrestrially, where it spreads via rhizomes. This creeping growth habit makes it ideal for covering surfaces or hanging in baskets.
• Sun Requirements: Prefers partial to full shade but can tolerate indirect sunlight. In full shade, it maintains its green color, while a little sunlight can enhance its golden tones.
• Soil and Water Needs: Thrives in well-drained, organic-rich soil when planted in the ground but does well mounted on bark or rocks. It prefers high humidity and regular watering but is relatively drought-tolerant once established.

Uses:

• Epiphytic Planting: Can be mounted on tree bark or rock surfaces for a natural look, making it a popular choice for tropical and subtropical gardens.
• Containers and Hanging Baskets: Its creeping, cascading habit makes it an excellent plant for hanging baskets or containers in shaded patios or indoors.
• Naturalized Landscaping: Great for ground cover in shaded, humid areas or as an underplanting in tropical gardens.

The Bark Leaf Fern is easy to care for and adds a touch of the tropics with its textured fronds and unique growing habit. It thrives in humid, shaded environments and is a beautiful choice for adding depth and lush greenery to shaded spaces.