Tongue Fern Bonsai
NameTongue Fern Bonsai
Species NamePyrrosia lingua
Common NameTongue Fern
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)8
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage TypeSimple fronds, leathery texture, felted underside
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable, as this is a fern
Notable FeaturesDistinctive tongue-shaped fronds with a felted underside, epiphytic growth habit, reproduces via spores.
Description
This specimen features a single, leathery frond, characteristic of a Tongue Fern, with a vibrant green upper surface and a densely felted, brownish underside. While not a traditional woody bonsai, it represents a unique botanical subject, possibly cultivated for its distinctive foliage.
