Jurassic™ Brontosaurus Tongue Fern
Pyrrosia 'MONBRTS'
Pronunciation: pye-RHO-see-ya
SKU #41938
| Description | Growing on rocks under extreme drought conditions, this curiously beautiful evergreen species was collected in Hunan Province by plantsman Dan Hinkley. It is best cultivated on steep embankments in draining soils, on rotting stumps or logs, or as a container plant in partially shaded sites on a terrace. Will make for a splendid specimen over time. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Let soil dry between waterings. |
| Blooms | Prized for foliage |
| Mature Size | Reaches 1 ft. tall and wide, spreading wider over time. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hillside |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care | Provide well drained, loose soil. Prefers humidity. In the garden, plant on a steep slope. Spreads by rhizomes. When potting, do not bury the rhizome too deep, as it can rot. Leaves will turn pale in drought conditions and return to green when watered. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
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