Free Pellaea Rotundifolia Plants

The Pellaea’s button¬shaped leaflets are unlike those of any other fern. Also unusual are the diminutive size and prostrate habit, which mean that the plant can be effectively used in bowl arrangements, bottle gardens and terrariums. Requiring a fairly high level of humidity, it grows well in close, associated plantings and can tolerate other plants growing around and through its foliage. When separating the rhizome for propagation, moisten the compost well first. The sections of rhizome, with fronds attached, can then be teased apart and cut away quite easily.

Plant type : Fern with loose, prostrate habit
Season of interest : All year round
Size : 10-15cm (4—6in)
Flower : None
Leaf : Fronds, 10-30cm (4—12in) long, consisting of dark green, round leaflets on brown stems
Temperature : 16-21°C (61 -70°F)
Aspect/Light : Moderate light, away from direct sunlight
Humidity : Moderate to high
Watering : Keep compost evenly moist in spring and summer; water a little less in autumn and winter; never allow to dry out
Feeding : Once every three to four weeks with half strength houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer
Propagation : Separate rhizome in mid to late spring and pot in potting compost at 20°C (68°F); collect spores and scatter on seed and cutting compost at 21 °C (70°F)
Potting : Houseplant potting compost
Problems : Aphid, scale insect, dehydration due to dry atmosphere
Availability : Occasionally available, usually in spring and summer
Uses indoors : Good plant for mixed bowl arrangements