About
Pyrrosia lingua, the tongue fern, is an evergreen, epiphytic fern producing creeping rhizomes and simple, strap-shaped, leathery, dark-green fronds to 30 cm long. A rewarding and ornamental fern for a warm, shaded, humid greenhouse, conservatory or as a houseplant.
About the genus
Pyrrosia, the tongue ferns, are mostly evergreen, epiphytic or lithophytic ferns with creeping rhizomes and simple, undivided or finger-like, leathery fronds. Grown in warm, shaded, humid greenhouses and conservatories.
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.