Types and varieties of nephrolepis

Nephrolepis is a very attractive fern plant. There are many varieties of nephrolepis, each of which has its own individual characteristics and characteristics. In today's article we will take a closer look at the most common species and varieties of this culture.

Nephrolepis sublime is a terrestrial fern type that has several names... It is also called nephrolepis. Exalta... This interesting plant comes from the territories of the southeastern part of Asia.

In the plant under consideration, a thickened and rather voluminous rosette grows from the rhizome of the vertical type. The length of the leaf plates of the culture varies, but most often reaches 70 cm. The foliage is characterized by a bright green color, as well as an attractive arched shape. The branches of the plant have about 50 parts separated from each other with a length of no more than 6 cm.

Sublime Nephrolepis is an ampelous plant. Several attractive varieties have been developed on its basis. For example, a very popular variety is called "Boston". It got its name in honor of a city located in the United States. It was in Boston that the variety was bred back in 1894. This is one of the earliest cold hardy ferns.

There is another attractive sublime nephrolepis variety. This is a subspecies called "Blond". This plant is a variation of the Boston variety. Its distinguishing characteristic is its interesting lime-lemon color. The parameter of the length of the leaf in this case can be up to 1 meter.

The plant is undemanding and unpretentious. Feels great in well-lit areas that are not exposed to direct sunlight. The variety has a very beautiful appearance. It is often planted in neat hanging planters or pots fixed to a high rack.

A popular variety is sublime nephrolepis. "Tiger Fern"... The plant is famous for its decorative properties. Many people grow it to decorate home interiors. Tiger Fern attracts attention with its exquisite marble foliage, which is similar to tiger fur.

An attractive variety has become widespread "Sonata"... It has a frond with a light green hue. The sizes of the leaves of this plant are usually from 30 to 40 cm, the surface of the leaf plates is glossy. Culture also loves light, but the influence of direct sunlight is destructive for it. Growing the Sonata is relatively straightforward. This interesting plant can grow in height from 80 to 90 cm.

Variety "Corditas" also belongs to the sublime fern species. This is a terry plant, the fronds of which are slightly curly. The foliage of the culture is directed upward, is not drooping.

This species has been grown as an indoor crop since 1841.In recent years, the popularity and prevalence of this fern has grown steadily.

Cardiac nephrolepis has many interesting features. The main distinguishing feature of this variety is the formation of characteristic scaly bulges on its stolons. These components accumulate and store water, as well as batteries. In addition, these elements are used in fern breeding. Mature plants can produce up to 200 tubers of this type during the year.

The heart-leaved fern has another personality trait - he releases leaf plates on reddish and hard cuttings... Such changes occur exclusively in the vertical direction.

Another "visiting card" of the variety in question is that it has pronounced compaction on the vayas. Often there is a noticeable overlap, as when laying tiles. Rounded segments with a shade of dark green are placed on the rod in pairs, resembling miniature hearts in appearance.

Today, as a home ornamental plant, people often grow the popular grade "Duffy"... It is characterized by a narrowed structure, as well as erect vayas. "Duffy" is distinguished by a lighter color of greenery. Heart segments in the case of this variety are slightly elongated, shifted towards each other.

There are other popular varieties of the spectacular nephrolepis fern. Many of them are often grown by people at home, carefully placing them in beautiful pots and pots. With such elements, the interior becomes not only more attractive, but also more comfortable and hospitable.

Consider what features and nuances of growth are characterized by other interesting varieties of nephrolepis.

This fern species came to our country from the central part of America. Xiphoid nephrolepis has large fronds. Under natural conditions, it may well grow to an impressive height of 2.5 m.

Most of the domestic specimens of this type of plant have leaves, the size of which reaches from 1 to 2 meters. It should be borne in mind that due to the size of such a "green pet" it is more convenient to keep it in more spacious rooms where there are ceilings of sufficient height. The xiphoid fern has no tubers. Stems with leaves are curved. Xiphoid nephrolepis can be grown in hanging pots.

There are attractive varieties of the xiphoid fern. So, is very popular a variety called "Macho". This fern is quite sturdy and tough. It is often used for the purpose of landscaping in a variety of conditions.

Curly fern is also called curly fern. This attractive species was bred from sublime nephrolepis. It belongs to the category of undersized crops. The main advantage of the species under consideration is its pronounced decorative effect. The foliage of curly nephrolepis resembles lace.

Let's consider in detail some varieties of this popular type.

• Emina. This species is a deciduous perennial. "Emina" has an erect stem and is not very tall. Compact culture looks aesthetically pleasing and requires minimal maintenance. The foliage of the plant is curly, has carved denticles along the edges.

• "Marisa". A miniature variety of a beautiful fern plant. The plant is suitable for growing in pots and pots. Roads "Marisa" can reach lengths of up to 50 cm. The culture is characterized by solid foliage.

• Vitale. One of the unusual varieties of nephrolepis. Usually used for growing at home. Leaf blades "Vitale" are thin, openwork, with multiple dissection of a light green tone. The plant feels comfortable in partial shade.

• "Dassada". A beautiful view of the fern, which is characterized by elongated drooping fronds. Their length can be up to 2 m. The foliage is characterized by a twisted structure, can have a width of 15 to 20 cm. The tips of the leaves are pointed, slightly twisted in a spiral manner.

• "Green moment"... A beautiful ampelous culture, which develops best in the shade, prefers artificial lighting. The plant has erect leaves. They have a smooth surface with curled edges.

• Green Fantasy. A bright plant with a deep green color. The shape of this fern is triangular. The leaf blades have curly edges. The length of "Green Fantasy" is usually 45 to 50 cm. The fern has a thickened rosette.

The Boston variety belongs to the sublime species of the fern plant. Consider a description of this popular and widespread variety.

• Boston house fern has vertically located rhizomes... The socket is located at the top here.
• Wai "Boston" evolve long enough, reaching 120 cm. They have an arched shape, are falling down.
• The plant is characterized by attractive light green color.
• Feathers foliage "Boston" are undulatingtwisted at the ends (from 6 cm in length).
• Genital growths, called sori, are distributed on the two edges of each of the feathers on the underside.
• On the roots of the varieties are formed characteristic scaly shoots, which outwardly are very similar to a small snail. It is from these components that the formation of new plants occurs.
• Nephrolepis "Boston" does not show flowering, like many other ferns.

Boston nephrolepis is one of the most popular because it does not need complex care, but it looks very dignified.

We will also consider a few more varieties.

• Variegated... An aesthetic plant with medium-sized leaf blades that have a pleasant light green color. They also have well-visible and contrasting dark veins. The foliage of this variety grows upward. In length, it can reach a mark of about 0.5 m.

• Exaltata... An interesting species, endowed with elongated and rather lush leaf blades that attract a lot of attention. They are painted in an expressive dark green shade and are assembled into a neat rosette. The culture does not need complex care, it can grow successfully in a variety of conditions and environments

• Bisserata... This type of nephrolepis is much less common than all the others. He looks very unusual. It is often grown in hanging planters or attractive home pots. It is worth noting that Bisserata is not the only rare type of nephrolepis. It is also rare to find a triple-feathery species.