Starry Night Fern (Selliguea albidosquamata)

Selliguea albidosquamata, commonly known as the Silver‑Scaled Fern or Starry Night Fern, is an intriguing epiphytic species in the Polypodiaceae family.

Features and Habitat:

• Frond Appearance: Features pinnate, glossy dark green fronds typically 30–60 cm long, often dusted beneath with silvery scales or small pale spots—hence the common names.

• Growth Form: Grows as an epiphyte on tree branches or trunks in moist cloud or montane rainforests.

• Native Range: Found in Malesia through New Guinea to the Solomon Islands, particularly on islands like Borneo, Java, Sumatra, and more.

Care Tips:

• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light or partial shade; avoid direct sun to prevent frond scorching.

• Humidity & Moisture: Prefers consistently moist, well-drained substrates in a humid environment—ideal for terrariums, grow cabinets, or paludariums.

• Best Settings: A greenhouse, terrarium, or humid indoor space mimicking its native forest understory is ideal.