Acrostichum speciosum
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Acrostichum speciosum

Mangrove fern

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: full_shade
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
5–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
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Observations
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Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Acrostichum speciosum, the mangrove fern is a widespread plant found in Asia, Madagascar and Australia. A clumping plant to 1.5 metres tall with reddish/brown fertile fronds and pointed leaf tips. It is found as far south as New South Wales. It may be seen on coastal cliffs, but is usually seen in tidal flats, brackish swamps and with mangroves.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full shade

The Mangrove fern favors locales that feature moderate exposure to sunlight. It can flourish in settings without a glut of sunshine, provided it isn't exceedingly shaded. Although it can withstand places with limited light, its potential for prime health might be constrained. Originating from environments with changeable sunlight conditions, any departure from its preferred solar needs could impact its robust growth.

Ideal: Full shade
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

The Mangrove fern is native to tropical areas where the conditions are generally hot and moist. Consequently, it is highly acclimated to heat and humidity. It doesn't favor abrupt shifts in temperature and desires a constant temperature setting, hence the need to prevent temperature variations indoors. It typically doesn't withstand chilly temperatures and necessitates higher temperatures to prosper. If the surrounding temperature plummets excessively, the plant's growth could halt or it might even perish.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-7
Soil pH: 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Fern
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
1.52 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 1.22 m
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Planting Time
Summer, Autumn
Native Area
Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, Madagascar, Fiji, Thailand, China

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Common Names (1)

en Mangrove fern