{"product_id":"leptochilus-ellipticus","title":"Leptochilus ellipticus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eLeptochilus ellipticus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tropical to subtropical fern in the genus \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLeptochilus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, widely distributed from the Himalayas through East and Southeast Asia to the Philippines. It grows as a rhizomatous epiphyte or lithophyte, typically inhabiting shaded forests, rocky slopes, and humid environments. The fronds are leathery and variable, ranging from simple to lobed forms, with distinctive linear sori arranged along the veins on the underside of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j8z4kz\" data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light to medium shade; avoid strong direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u5ezyp\" data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist but not soggy; allow slight drying between watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5d0719\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers high humidity (60%+), typical of forest understory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nqc53t\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining mix (bark, sphagnum, or mounted on wood\/rock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"47e3tv\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good ventilation helps prevent rhizome rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11eb3ts\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm to mild (avoid frost; best above ~10°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g9z1ds\" data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light feeding during active growth (diluted, occasional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62803043123571,"sku":"Leptochilus ellipticus","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/LeptochilusellipticusforSale.jpg?v=1777802419","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/leptochilus-ellipticus","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}