Acrostichum speciosum – Mangrove Fern

Description

Acrostichum speciosum – Mangrove Fern

Family: Pteridaceae
Packet size: Approximately 10,000+ spores (not seeds)
Origin: Australian native

Large terrestrial fern of coastal wetlands and mangrove margins. Best suited to coastal wetlands; warm, humid and sheltered conditions.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright filtered light
• Growing medium: Moist to wet, organic-rich substrate; avoid drying out
• Water: Keep the growing medium consistently moist; this wetland fern is not drought-tolerant

Propagation from Spores

1. Prepare a clean, moist growing medium in a clean covered container. Avoid contaminating the medium.
2. Spores require clean, humid conditions and suitable moisture; establish young plants in a moist, sheltered environment Do not bury the fine spores.
3. Maintain humidity and monitor for green green growth; development of young ferns can take weeks to months or longer.
4. Gradually acclimatise established young ferns to lower humidity before potting or mounting.

Important: Fern spores are dust-fine and require different propagation methods from seeds. The approximate spore count is not a germination guarantee. Keep the container clean and avoid direct harsh sun.