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Pyrrosia lingua /Tongue Fern
Ground cover planting of the tongue fern
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Ground cover planting of the tongue fern
Makes a nice contrast plant in the landscape
Fronds are a good green color when fern grown in shade
In sun the fronds are lighter green, almost yellow at times
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Scientific Name:
Pyrrosia lingua
Common Name:
Tongue Fern
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
6, 7, 9, 10
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
to 1 foot
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
A common rock-dwelling fern from Asia, with tongue-shaped fronds. It has fronds that are very thick and leathery, entire, and twisted. Long creeping rhizomes that grow across rocky areas is not a typical fern characteristic. In addition, its fronds do not look like fern fronds. It is tolerant to drought.