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Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern

Pyrrosia polydactyla 'MONTRCT'

Pronunciation: pye-RHO-see-ya poly-DAK-til-uh
SKU #09496
7-11

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LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Let soil dry between waterings.
SIZE: Reaches 2 ft tall, 2 to 3 ft wide.

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Description Collected in Taiwan in 2012, one of the most exceptional of the Pyrossias, forming substantial evergreen mounds of leathery palmate foliage. In nature, it is often found growing on moss-covered rocky surfaces and will shrivel during dry conditions while resurrecting after rains. In the garden, it will stay lush when provided summer moisture. Ideal on a slope in partial shade, but can also be used as an easy care container plant.
Bloom Time Prized for foliage.
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Problems/Solutions Erosion Control
Growth Rate Moderate
Landscape Use Container
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care Instructions Provide excellent drainage. Ideal on a slope in partial shade, but can take full sun if provided plenty of moisture. In containers should be protected from harsh temperatures under bright conditions.
History Collected by Dan Hinkley in Taiwan, 2012. A potted plant was brought to the Monrovia nursery in 2014, where it was propagated. It wasn't introduced to the market until 2020.
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DescriptionCollected in Taiwan in 2012, one of the most exceptional of the Pyrossias, forming substantial evergreen mounds of leathery palmate foliage. In nature, it is often found growing on moss-covered rocky surfaces and will shrivel during dry conditions while resurrecting after rains. In the garden, it will stay lush when provided summer moisture. Ideal on a slope in partial shade, but can also be used as an easy care container plant.
Bloom TimePrized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control
Growth RateModerate
Style
Landscape UseContainer
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide excellent drainage. Ideal on a slope in partial shade, but can take full sun if provided plenty of moisture. In containers should be protected from harsh temperatures under bright conditions.
History
HistoryCollected by Dan Hinkley in Taiwan, 2012. A potted plant was brought to the Monrovia nursery in 2014, where it was propagated. It wasn't introduced to the market until 2020.

Frequently asked questions

Does Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern is Evergreen.
Is Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Erosion Control
How fast does Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern grow?
Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern in my landscape?
Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern is suitable for: Container.
What color is the foliage of Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern?
Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern?
Good companion plants for Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern?
Provide excellent drainage. Ideal on a slope in partial shade, but can take full sun if provided plenty of moisture. In containers should be protected from harsh temperatures under bright conditions.
What is the history of Jurassic™ Triceratops Finger Fern?
Collected by Dan Hinkley in Taiwan, 2012. A potted plant was brought to the Monrovia nursery in 2014, where it was propagated. It wasn't introduced to the market until 2020.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.