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I was expecting this to be a troublesome, tropical fern and I was surprised that it had resisted the ravages of ther retail process with such resolve.
It was an illusion, within days of being put into a suitable moist and warm environment the fronds dried out and died. New growh is appearing
but I am still expecting trouble (79p's worth of trouble if it all goes horribly wrong). A widespread fern found in most of Africa through Afghanistan, Nepal, Burma, India and on to Australia. Grows in hot dry habitats, probably with access to daily moisture through condensation or via deep roots. Plants of the World online says: "The native range of this species is Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Iran to Myanmar. It grows primarily in the wet tropical biome." Wikipedia says: "Actiniopteris radiata (Actiniopteris = 'ray fern') is a widely distributed fern occurring throughout Africa and adjacent islands, Madagascar, Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Burma and Australia. It bears a close resemblance to Actiniopteris dimorpha Pic. Serm. This species is found in hot, dry habitats, growing at the base of rocks and in crevices, but also on deep soil in shady places. It is common in deciduous woodland with perennially high temperatures and low rainfall, ranging from 500m to 1300m. The distinctive fronds issue from a prostrate rhizome and are somewhat dimorphic. The laminae are 15-45mm long and fan-shaped with a spread of some 180 degrees, the tip of each segment bearing 2–5 teeth. |
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