About
Hymenophyllum wilsonii, Wilson's filmy fern, is a tiny, delicate, evergreen fern native to damp, shaded rocks and tree bark in western Britain and Ireland, producing semi-transparent, dark-green, pinnately divided fronds only one cell thick. A specialist plant requiring permanently moist, humid, shaded conditions in a terrarium or cool, damp greenhouse.
About the genus
Hymenophyllum, the filmy ferns, are tiny, delicate ferns with fronds only one cell thick, almost transparent, native to humid, shaded, moist rocks and forest floors. Specialist plants for permanently moist, humid, shaded conditions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
PropagationGrow from seed sown in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.