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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Lithophyte |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Fronds leathery, strap like, 5-25cm long by 1-1.5cm wide, upper surface iridescent metallic blue in color. Under surface dull bluish green. Sporangia borne on the under surface, on the upper 1/4 - 1/3 of the frond (towards the tip). |
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| Cultivation | The iridescence appears to be more intense when the plant is grown under lower light conditions. |
| Etymology | The specific epithet refers to the country where this species was first discovered. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Fertilizing | Feed regularly with a balanced fertilizer for foliage plants. |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Blue, Green, Green - Bluish Green, Iridescent |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
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Others
| Master ID | 32030 |
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| Species ID | 6433 |
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