Ferns
Elaphoglossum peltatum
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Elaphoglossum peltatum is an epiphytic fern from the tropics of Central and South America. Its fronds are peltate, meaning the stalk attaches near the middle of the blade like a shield. In the terrarium it grows mounted on cork or wood.
At a glance
- Scientific name
- Elaphoglossum peltatum
- Growth habit
- Epiphytic fern
- Light
- Bright, indirect
- Temperature
- 18–28 °C
- Humidity
- 60–80 %
Care
Mount it on cork or wood with a little sphagnum moss or orchid bark around the roots, rather than planting it in soil. Keep the roots moist but not soaked and let the surface dry slightly between waterings. It needs high humidity all the time. It can be propagated by division.