Japanese Beech Fern
NameJapanese Beech Fern
Species NameThelypteris decursive-pinnata
Common NameJapanese Beech Fern
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typenatural rock crevice
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typedeciduous fronds
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesLithophytic growth habit, thriving in a natural rock fissure.
Description
This specimen of Japanese Beech Fern is observed growing naturally from a crevice in a large rock face. Its vibrant green, pinnate-pinnatifid fronds are characteristic of the species, thriving in the moist, shaded environment provided by the rock.
