Vandenboschia radicans
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Vandenboschia radicans

Aerialroot Bristle Fern

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: full_shade
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
5–6
Hardiness
Zone 7–11
Click count
18
Observations
2

Care Guide

💧 Water

The aerialroot bristle fern originates from humid environments and thrives with consistent moisture. It prefers soil that is evenly moist. To achieve this, water it twice a week, ensuring the soil remains damp but not waterlogged. As an epiphytic fern, the aerialroot bristle fern benefits from indirect light and regular misting to maintain humidity.

☀️ Light Full shade

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.

Ideal: Full shade
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

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.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-6
Soil pH: 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

To keep the aerialroot bristle fern thriving, it's important to prune it correctly. This involves removing dead fronds and thinning out older growth to improve air circulation. Perform this pruning in early spring to encourage healthy growth, prevent disease, and enhance the plant's appearance. Following these steps will help ensure that your aerialroot bristle fern stays lush and vibrant.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Fern
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Vandenboschia
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

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Common Names (1)

en Aerialroot Bristle Fern