Dwarf Tree Fern
Blechnum gibbum 'Silver Lady', also known as the Dwarf Tree Fern, is a small, elegant fern recognized for its rosette of symmetrical fronds, making it a fantastic focal point in your terrarium or paludarium.
The Dwarf Tree Fern, or Blechnum gibbum 'Silver Lady', is a compact fern species with a tree-like growth habit. It's celebrated for its symmetrical, glossy fronds that form a neat rosette, adding a dash of exotic, tropical charm to any setup. As a relatively slow-growing species, it provides long-lasting beauty and requires less frequent pruning compared to faster-growing plants. This fern is a wonderful choice for those seeking a visually appealing, easy-to-care-for plant to enhance their miniature ecosystems.
- Plant Type: Fern
- Growth Habit: Slow-growing, compact
- Leaf Colour: Glossy Green
- Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light
- Watering: Prefers moist soil; do not allow to dry out completely
- Humidity: Medium to High
Your Dwarf Tree Fern comes in a clear 140x100mm cup made from PLA (corn starch), a 100% compostable material. Our unique packaging design, complete with a 4mm breathing hole, functions like a mini greenhouse, maintaining the ideal humidity and temperature for your plant. The Sticky Soil in which the fern is grown secures the plant within the packaging, preventing damage during transportation.
- Forms a neat rosette of glossy fronds, making it an attractive centerpiece in your setup
- Slow-growing habit makes it ideal for setups where frequent pruning isn't desirable
- Thrives in medium to high humidity and bright, indirect light conditions typical of terrarium environments
- Grown on Sticky Soil
- Choose a location within your setup where the Dwarf Tree Fern can grow and spread its fronds.
- Gently remove the fern and the Sticky Soil from the packaging using a spoon, your fingers, or by cutting the PLA packaging for easier access.
- Position the fern and the Sticky Soil in your chosen location. The Sticky Soil can be attached to any surface—walls, glass, wood, stone—offering you total freedom in designing your setup.
- To maintain humidity and reduce maintenance, cover the Sticky Soil with moss.
- Provide the fern with bright, indirect light and maintain medium to high humidity to keep the plant healthy.
- Water when the top layer of the Sticky Soil begins to dry, but avoid waterlogging.
- Trim the fern as necessary to maintain your preferred shape and size.
- Remember to compost the PLA packaging after use, contributing to sustainability efforts.
