Species: Lemmaphyllum microphyllum Small Round
Common name(s): Japanese Beard Fern
Native to: Japan, Korea, China, India, Philippines, and the Asiatic Islands
Temperature preferences: Warm to cool growing
Water preferences: Medium to high moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: Lemmaphyllum microphyllum Small Round is a great epiphytic fern for terrariums. This is a smaller species with leaves typically not exceeding ¼" in diameter. The fronds that produce spores will be longer, up to about 1" in length, but still very narrow at only about ¼". Overall this is a slower growing species so patience with it is key. As noted, this species is epiphytic so it does best when grown mounted with a small bit of New Zealand long fiber sphagnum moss.
Glass Box Tropicals Plant Care Rating: 4
Shipped Size: Rhizome division with at least 8 leaves
