hairy lip fern
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An evergreen fern with upright, mid-green leaves, 15-50cm long, with a wrinkled surface, silvery, hair-like scales on both sides and brown stems
Scientific classification
- Species
- hairy lip fern (Cheilanthes lanosa)
- Genus
- Cheilanthes
- Family
- Pteridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns · Alpine Rockery · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hairy lip fern
Distribution map
Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hairy lip fern
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hairy lip fern care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning needed
Propagation
PropagationSow spores at 16°C as soon as ripe. Division in spring is possible, but rhizomes resent disturbance
Growing
GrowingWill not tolerate winter wet. Grow in sharply-drained, gritty, humus-rich soil in full sun, with protection from winter rain. Otherwise grow under glass in full light, with low humidity and good ventilation, in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost and coarse grit plus 10 percent added charcoal, and water sparingly
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Fungal root rot may be a problem under glass
Pests
Generally pest-free
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