Swamp Kiokio
NameSwamp Kiokio
Species NameAustroblechnum novae-zelandiae
Common NameSwamp Kiokio
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenone
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typepinnate fronds
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesCharacteristic light green pinnate fronds; native to New Zealand and typically found in damp, shaded environments.
Description
This specimen is a young frond of a Swamp Kiokio fern, displaying its characteristic light green pinnate leaves. It is shown growing naturally in a ground cover setting, surrounded by dried leaves and other vegetation, not as a cultivated bonsai. The frond emerges from the ground with a slight curve, growing generally upwards.
