Description
Lindsaea pumila (also called Lindsaea microphylla, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It is an epiphytic species, growing on trees in moist, shady forests. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 15 cm long, with a rounded tip and a short, slender stipe.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lindsaea pumila has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single, long-stalked bract. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single, long-stalked bract.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindsaea pumila is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. It is a terrestrial species, meaning it grows on the ground. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. Cultivation requires a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.