About
A delicate, mat-forming, epiphytic or lithophytic filmy fern from humid cool temperate rainforests of South America with translucent, membranous, pinnately divided fronds stained reddish (cruentum = blood-coloured) where veins branch. A rare specialist for a permanently humid, cool fern house.
About the genus
Nertera comprises a group of plants, ranging from herbaceous perennials to shrubs or small trees. Species within the genus display a variety of growth habits and are cultivated for their decorative or practical qualities
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.