Myriopteris myriophylla, the Central American lace fern, is a species of lip fern. Despite its common name, this species is native as far south as Argentina. It is adapted to dry areas.
Myriopteris myriophylla typically has strong resistance to disease and is affected by relatively few insect pests. Its care is regarded as difficult because it needs a consistently moist environment and frequent watering. However, the roots can rot if the plant is overwatered or the surroundings lack good ventilation. Myriopteris myriophylla is suitable for people with some growing experience, as most individuals can keep it alive for a certain amount of time. Nonetheless, the plant may struggle to thrive and its leaves can dry out and become less healthy over time.
How to keep Cheilanthes Myriophylla.
Light
Myriopteris myriophylla is native to habitats such as forest understories or rocky areas that provide natural shade. It prefers Full Shade but can tolerate Partial Sun.
Temperature
Myriopteris myriophylla comes from tropical areas, where the climate tends to be warm and humid. Consequently, it is well suited to high heat and humidity. It is not tolerant of sudden shifts in temperature and favors a steady thermal environment, so avoiding indoor temperature swings is important. It is generally intolerant of cold and needs warmer conditions to grow; if the surrounding temperature falls too low, growth may halt or the plant may die.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Cheilanthes
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 15 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 10 cm to 20 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Native Area
- Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Ecuador
