The Polypodium vulgare ‘Bifido Multifidum’ is a compact fern particularly interesting for its unique foliage. Its green fronds are deeply divided and feature forked and multifid tips, giving the plant a delicate and highly textured appearance.
This relatively slow-growing variety gradually forms a dense clump from its creeping rhizomes. It thrives in cool, humid environments and can be grown indoors under proper conditions.
Remove yellow, dry, or heavily damaged fronds at their base.
The Polypodium primarily propagates by rhizome division. During repotting, sufficiently developed rhizome sections can be carefully separated and replanted.
Tip: The secret to keeping this fern magnificent is to maintain a good balance between humidity and drainage. It likes to have slightly moist roots, but a constantly soggy substrate can lead to root rot.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Origin: The species naturally grows in rocky areas, woodlands, and on moss-covered trunks.
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Watering:
- Spring - Summer: Keep the soil slightly moist.
- Autumn - Winter: Allow the soil to dry slightly on the surface between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Soil type: Rich and very well-draining.
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Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: East, west or 1m from a south-facing window.
- Growth: Medium.
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Temperature:
- Between 15ᵒC and 25ᵒC.
- Never below 10ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
