What can we say, around here, we love plants that have a symbiotic relationship with ants! Lecanopteris aka Ant Ferns are a unique genus that have hollow rhizomes for the ants, of course. Don't worry, you do not need ants to keep this plant happy. Fun fact, as Lecanopteris pumila mature, their rhizomes will turn black!
Care:
These will do best in a bright filtered light. These will not like to go all the way dry. If you have a slightly warmer spot (not scorching hot), they would appreciate extra warmth. You will want to water roughly every 5-7 days or as the top few inches begin to dry out. When repotting, we typically grow them in a mix of sphagnum moss and kiwi bark. Be careful not to burry the rhizomes.
All of our plants are ethically sourced from certified U.S. nurseries. We strongly condemn the poaching of plants or wild collection.
What can we say, around here, we love plants that have a symbiotic relationship with ants! Lecanopteris aka Ant Ferns are a unique genus that have hollow rhizomes for the ants, of course. Don't worry, you do not need ants to keep this plant happy. Fun fact, as Lecanopteris pumila mature, their rhizomes will turn black!
Care:
These will do best in a bright filtered light. These will not like to go all the way dry. If you have a slightly warmer spot (not scorching hot), they would appreciate extra warmth. You will want to water roughly every 5-7 days or as the top few inches begin to dry out. When repotting, we typically grow them in a mix of sphagnum moss and kiwi bark. Be careful not to burry the rhizomes.
All of our plants are ethically sourced from certified U.S. nurseries. We strongly condemn the poaching of plants or wild collection.