Felt Fern

(Pyrrosia lingua)

Felt Fern (Pyrrosia lingua)

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Summary

Pyrrosia lingua, commonly known as Felt Fern, is an evergreen fern native to the forest floors and rock crevices of East and Southeast Asia This species thrives in the humid, shaded understory of these regions, often forming dense mats. The Felt Fern reaches a modest height of 0.3-0.7 feet (0.09-0.2 meters) and spreads up to 1 foot (0.3 meters) wide. It is characterized by its tongue-shaped, leathery fronds that have a felt-like texture, hence the common name. The fronds are typically a deep green color, providing a lush, velvety appearance throughout the year.

In cultivation, Felt Fern is valued for its low maintenance and ability to thrive in shaded conditions, making it an excellent choice for ground cover in woodland gardens, rock gardens, and shaded borders. It is also popular in terrariums and as an indoor plant. While it prefers part shade to full shade, it requires consistent moisture but well-drained soil to prevent root rot. Felt Fern is relatively pest and disease-free, but it can suffer from scale insects or fungal issues if conditions are too damp and poorly ventilated.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Fern
  • Height: 0.3-0.7 feet
  • Width: 0.429-1 feet
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Border Plant, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden

Natural Habitat

Native to the forest floors and rock crevices of East and Southeast Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Tongue Fern, Pyrrosia, Shi Wei, 石葦, 석위

Scientific Names: , Pyrrosia lingua, Pyrrosia martinii, Cyclophorus lingua, Pyrrosia caudifrons, Niphobolus lingua, Pyrrosia lingua var. lingua, Polypodium lingua, Acrostichum lingua, Cyclophorus taiwanensis

GBIF Accepted Name: Pyrrosia lingua (Thunb.) Farw.