{"product_id":"tongue-fern-pyrrosia-lingua","title":"Tongue Fern - Pyrrosia lingua","description":"\u003cp\u003eTongue Fern (\u003cem\u003ePyrrosia lingua\u003c\/em\u003e) is an uncommon Asian fern with long, tapering, sword shaped leaves on slender, dark stems. It stays small at about 20cm high and 20cm wide, forms a handsome groundcover and thrives where little else will grow: deep shade, shady banks, under trees and even on a tree branch. Unlike many ferns, it is cold hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in deep shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in full shade and under trees, where lawn and most flowering plants refuse to settle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost hardy and cold hardy, so you can plant it outside with confidence in cooler gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fern that climbs trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an epiphyte, so it can be tied into a tree branch or trunk as well as planted in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean, shapely leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, sword shaped leaves with smooth edges stand on dark stems and give a tidy, architectural look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and versatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 20cm it also suits pots, terrariums and indoor displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady banks and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart on a shaded slope or bank. This fern prefers a slope to the flat, and the leaves cover the ground as it spreads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree trunks and branches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie a plant into a branch with old tights or stretchy bands, in a spot that gets a little dappled light. It grows well on tree trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a groundcover for deep shade beneath mature trees, where it needs little more than occasional water in dry weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and terrariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small size and neat habit suit containers, terrariums and bright indoor spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tongue Fern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light to full shade, under trees or on a shaded slope. It is cold hardy and frost hardy and enjoys humidity, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it into the ground on a slope, which it prefers to flat ground, in free draining soil. Alternatively, tie it into a tree branch where it can get a little dappled light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water in dry summer weeks, and add diluted seaweed solution once a month. Reduce watering and feeding in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. Remove any tatty old leaves to keep the clump tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Tongue Fern as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It is an uncommon fern, so expect a small plant with a few firm leaves, and be patient while it settles into its shady home. Plant it on a slope or tie it to a branch soon after it arrives, and water it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferns-for-shady-areas\"\u003eFerns for shady areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and banks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it on a tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is an epiphyte, so tie it into a branch or trunk with old tights or stretchy bands, in a spot with a little dappled light. It also grows well in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a slope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers a slope to flat ground, so a shady bank is the ideal position. A tilted pocket in a rockery or wall works too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is cold hardy and frost hardy, and it enjoys humidity, so it can be planted outside in cooler gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789629227327,"sku":"PYR-LIN-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/tongue-fern-pyrrosia-lingua.jpg?v=1792191940","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/tongue-fern-pyrrosia-lingua","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}