Small kiokio
NameSmall kiokio
Species NameParablechnum novae-zelandiae
Common NameSmall kiokio
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNot visible
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage TypeFern fronds, pinnate
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Notable FeaturesDistinctive pinnate fronds with a slightly corrugated texture. This specimen is shown as a ground-dwelling plant, not in a bonsai pot, and lacks typical bonsai trunk development.
Description
This image features a 'Small kiokio' fern (Parablechnum novae-zelandiae) growing in a natural, wild setting, rather than as a cultivated bonsai. It displays lush, vibrant green, pinnate fronds with a distinctive corrugated texture, characteristic of this native New Zealand fern. While not a traditional bonsai, its upright growth habit could hypothetically be adapted.
