Parry's Lip Fern Bonsai
NameParry's Lip Fern Bonsai
Species NameCheilanthes parryi
Common NameParry's Lip Fern
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typerock slab
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)7
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Notable FeaturesDense, white, woolly hairs covering the fronds, providing protection from desiccation and giving it a unique texture.
Description
This miniature rock planting features Parry's Lip Fern, known for its distinctive fuzzy fronds, growing directly on a natural rock. While not a traditional tree bonsai, its unique texture and challenging cultivation requirements make it an interesting subject for specialized rock plantings or accent displays.
