Hartford fern
NameHartford fern
Species NameLygodium palmatum
Common NameHartford fern
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)7
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typepalmate fronds
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesDistinctive palmate fronds, climbing growth habit, reproduces by spores. This specimen is not a traditional bonsai but is presented as a ground cover.
Description
A vibrant patch of Hartford fern (*Lygodium palmatum*) displaying its distinctive palmate fronds. This climbing fern forms a dense ground cover, with its delicate stems intertwining among the leaves, creating a lush, miniature forest-like appearance on the forest floor.
