Coville's lip fern
NameCoville's lip fern
Species NameCheilanthes covillei
Common NameCoville's lip fern
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)5
Container Typenatural rock
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typefern fronds
Height (cm)18
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesDense, scale-covered fronds; adapted to arid, rocky environments; distinctive green and white coloration on fronds.
Description
This specimen, identified as Coville's lip fern, is observed growing directly on a natural rock face, exhibiting dense, scale-covered fronds with a distinctive green and white appearance. While not a traditional tree bonsai, its natural growth habit on the rock could be loosely interpreted within the 'root-over-rock' style if adapted for cultivation.
