Aerialroot bristle fern typically resists disease well and is affected by relatively few insect pests. Its care is regarded as challenging because it needs a consistently moist environment and frequent watering. At the same time, the roots can rot if the plant is kept too wet or the surroundings lack adequate ventilation. This fern is appropriate for growers with some experience, since most people can keep it alive for a period. Still, it can struggle to flourish and its fronds may dry out and deteriorate in condition over time.
How to keep Trichomanes Alatum.
Light
The aerialroot bristle fern 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
Aerialroot bristle fern does best in forest undergrowth. It is very sensitive to temperature and humidity; excessive heat, dry conditions, and strong sunlight all stress the plant. In summer it needs adequate shading and a high-humidity environment. Generally it does not require special care in winter, but an extended winter drought can still be fatal.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Trichomanes
- Family
- Hymenophyllaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 7-11
- Mature Height
- 15 cm to 40 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Planting Time
- Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Native Area
- Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Panama, Jamaica, Colombia, Cuba, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica
Other names.
