Purple-stem Cliffbrake on Rock
NamePurple-stem Cliffbrake on Rock
Species NamePellaea atropurpurea
Common NamePurple-stem Cliffbrake
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)5
Container Typenatural rock
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresrhizomatous, dark-stemmed
Foliage Typepinnate fronds
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesNaturally growing on a rock surface with moss, exhibiting its characteristic purple-tinged stems and leathery green fronds. This fern demonstrates a natural rock-clinging habit.
Description
This specimen of Purple-stem Cliffbrake is naturally growing on a moss-covered rock, showcasing its ability to thrive in rocky crevices. Its distinctive green fronds emerge from a dark, likely purple-tinged rhizome, clinging to the stone, resembling a natural rock planting.
