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<\/p>\nThe Cyrtomium plant is a member of the Aspidiaceae family. This genus unites more than 10 species, and most often in room culture, you can meet Cyrtomium falcatum. This plant is native to southern Africa, the islands of Hawaii, Korea, South America, India, Japan, and the Himalayas. At the same time, Cyrtomium prefers to grow in subtropical and tropical latitudes. Despite the fact that this fern is quite resistant to cold, it can be cultivated outdoors only in regions with a warm climate. At the same time, in temperate latitudes, it is recommended to grow it exclusively in indoor conditions, since in the open ground in winter it will freeze out even in the presence of shelter.<\/p>\n
Such a plant is often called phanerophlebia. However, among the people, it still has several names, namely: “holly”, “sacred fern”, and “holly”.<\/p>\n
In height, this perennial herb can reach from 0.4 to 0.6 meters. It has an ascending or erect rhizome, which is rather short. Its surface, together with the basal parts, has a dense coating consisting of scales. These scales are usually two-colored, but can also range in color from brownish black to dark brown. There is sharpening at the top of the scales, and their shape can be broad-lanceolate or ovoid, and their edge is fringed, solid, ciliated, or serrated.<\/p>\n
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Fern leaves are called vayas, they form a wide rosette. Cirrus leaf plates have opposite lobes. Alternately located fronds have a saber shape, their length can vary from 0.35 to 0.5 meters. The leaves are bright green and leathery to the touch. The lobes of the leaf plates are pointed at the apex and can have a very different shape: lanceolate, broadly lanceolate, linear-lanceolate, oval-lanceolate, or deltoid-ovate. Their edge, as a rule, is wavy, and 1 or several leaves at the apex at the base have 2 teeth.<\/p>\n
Veins are clearly visible on the surface of the leaf blades, which form a mesh pattern. Their front surface is glossy, there are short petioles, which are often covered with hairs. In specialized stores, the most common variety is “Rochfordianum”, the edges of its leaf blades are serrated.<\/p>\n
On the surface of the leaf plates, there are rounded sporangia – these are special organs whose task is to form spores. The same organs are found in fungi and algae. Sporangia of Cyrtomium are orange or brown in color. Sporangia are located on the seamy surface of the leaf plates, and they cover the leaf evenly.<\/p>\n
This fern is quite suitable for growing both experienced and novice growers. The fact is that it is distinguished by its unpretentious care. The only thing to consider is that Cyrtomium is a slow-growing plant. The fern grows especially slowly at a young age, and even in an adult bush, only a few leaf plates grow during the year.<\/p>\n
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