4" Pot Southern Shield Fern

*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. Plants are shipped in nursery pots and may vary slightly in pot size.*

Common Name: Southern Shield Fern, River Fern, Kuntz's Maiden Fern

Scientific Name: Thelypteris kunthii, possibly Dryopteris ludoviciana

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals: Small-to-medium sized reptiles and amphibians.

Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma

Soil Depth: All soil depths with proper drainage.

Lighting: Low to medium indirect light.

Humidity & Misting: 45%-100%, with higher humidity levels preferred.

Mature Plant Size & Root System: These easy-to-grow ferns boast bright green fronds that can get to be 2' tall with age, but can be selectively pruned. They spread via a short underground rhizome and with time will form a clump of broad foliage.

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures or low humidity may cause leaves to brown.  Does best with temperatures in the 60 to 70 degree Fahrenheit range, but can tolerate up to 85 degrees.  Best if used as a front (low) groundcover, underplanting, or mounted (only in high humidity conditions). 

Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes.

Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted fern is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.