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Dương xỉ Vua 'King Fern' (Angiopteris evecta)
| Surname | Polypodiaceae |
|---|---|
| Leaf color | xanh lá |
| Leaf size | siêu lớn (trên 3m) |
| Leaf shape | hình lông chim kép |
| Tăng trưởng | nhanh |
| Breeding | spores, Spores develop in the branching lobes of the antennae |
| Diseases & Pests | spiders, aphids, root rot, leaf rot |
The King Fern (Angiopteris evecta) is the largest fern in the world with leaves up to 8m long. They can be found in the Daintree Lowland Rainforest however they do not like to dry out so you will often find them near creeks and other frequently wet areas.
Note: The above information is only relative, the living conditions of the tree also depend a lot on other objective factors.
Angiopteris evecta, commonly known as the king fern, giant fern, elephant fern, oriental ship fern, Madagascar tree fern, or la's foot fern, is a very large tropical fern in the family Marattiaceae native to most of Southeast Asia and Oceania. It is about 300 million years old and is said to have the longest leaves of any fern in the world.
How to Grow and Care for King Fern
Light
Ferns prefer bright indirect light, some species can tolerate direct light but not too much during the day.
Temperature
Water
Water a lot, but keep it airy. Avoid water stagnation which will cause root rot.
Humidity
The best humidity for ferns is above 70%.
pH
Ferns have an ideal pH range of 5.0 - 7.0 pH.
Soil for King Fern
Ferns are a type of plant that likes soil with a lot of humus, or soil of plant origin such as sawdust, rice husks, coconut fiber.
Image of mature King Fern
Mature leaves can grow up to 8m long (including the petiole). The King Fern is not known for its long stems.
- Callipteris heterophylla T. Moore
- Angiopteris acrocarpa de Vriese
- Angiopteris alata Nadeaud
- Angiopteris aurata de Vriese
- Angiopteris beecheyana de Vriese
- Angiopteris brongniartiana de Vriese
- Angiopteris canaliculata Holttum
- Angiopteris commutata C.Presl
- Angiopteris cupreata de Vriese
- Angiopteris elongata Hieron.
- Angiopteris erecta Desv.
- Angiopteris evanidostriata Hieron.
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