About

Ptychogyne flexuosa is an epiphytic or lithophytic fern from tropical Africa producing gracefully arching, flexuose fronds in the characteristic manner of the genus. A rewarding fern for a warm, shaded, moist greenhouse.

About the genus

Ptychogyne are ferns from tropical Africa with gracefully arching fronds. Grown in warm, shaded, moist greenhouse conditions.

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.