Species: Microgramma tecta
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Native to: Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Suriname, Ecuador, Guyana and Costa Rica
Temperature preferences: Warm growing
Water preferences: Medium to high moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Epiphytic
General Information and Care: Microgramma tecta is a small growing epiphytic fern. The leaves on this species are typically only about ¼" - ½" in diameter and slightly oblong. They are also covered lightly in pubescent hairs. This species also has the typical extremely pubescent rhizome that is very characteristic to many epiphytic ferns. To have the best success with this species, it needs to be mounted.
Glass Box Tropicals Plant Care Rating: 6
Shipped Size: 4-6 leaf rhizome cutting.
