Lindsaea eberhardtii

Lindsaea eberhardtii is a delicate terrestrial fern from the Lindsaeaceae family, native to southern China (Hainan) and Indo‑China regions including Thailand and Vietnam.

Features and Habitat:

• Habitat: Thrives in wet tropical forest floors or shaded, humid valleys—preferring indirect or dappled light.
• Morphology: Displays pendant pinnate fronds with narrowly spaced pinnae emerging from creeping rhizomes—classic “necklace fern” look.

Care Tips:

• Light: Bright, indirect light or partial shade—mimics its forest-floor environment.
• Temperature: Best growth between 18–24 °C (65–75 °F).
• Humidity: Needs high humidity (60–80%); ideal for terrariums or humid indoor areas.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; avoid waterlogging. 0.5 cups per 5″ pot every ~9 days suggested.
• Soil: Use a rich, organic, well-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral (pH ~5.5–7.0).
• Fertilizing: Light feeding 4–6 weeks during growing season supports lush frond production.
• Propagation: Easily divided via rhizome separation; spore propagation is possible but slower.