Walking Fern
NameWalking Fern
Species NameAsplenium rhizophyllum
Common NameWalking Fern
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)5
Container Typenatural substrate
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage Typefern fronds
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesDistinctive elongated fronds that can root at their tips to propagate, giving the plant its 'walking' name. Growing as an epiphyte on a mossy log.
Description
A naturalistic planting of Walking Fern (Asplenium rhizophyllum) fronds, showcasing its unique growth habit on a moss-covered substrate. The elongated, tapering fronds are characteristic of the species, with some appearing to 'walk' by rooting at their tips. This specimen presents a lush, verdant display.
