This category are other impressive ferns. Mostly endemic to equatorial climate. Generally they need warm and relatively high humidity to grow well, except some highland species, which require moderate temperature. Several compact-miniature species are proved that they adapt and grow well in terrarium conditions.
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Aglaomorpha
Aglaomorpha is a closed-related genus to drynaria and care similarly. However, they don't produce shield frond and never go dormant. Generally do well in loose, airy media and good air movement.
Angiopteris
"The King fern" appropriately named from their huge size. Some species stand over 2 meters in height! Ideal for shade and constant high humidity.
Bolbitis
An interesting wide spread genus with various sizes and frond shapes. Easy though somewhat low growing. Highly recommended for dark and damp conditions.
Diplazium
A group of swamp ferns. Mostly are large growers with arching bipinnate fronds, but also have compact species do well as epiphytic fern for terrarium.
Elaphoglossum
An interesting genus, characterized by leathery foliage and black sori underside. Major population occurs in Central to South America at mid-high elevation. The keys to success is high humidity, moderate temperature and good air movement.
Haplopteris
These attractive weeping ferns are formerly known as vittaria. Their hallmark is long elongated fronds. Best on a slab of tree-fern or basket.
Lemmaphyllum
A group of climbing ferns, with most species from Asian sub-tropical climate. Their preference of high humidity, small size and low growing make them popular among terrarium builders.
Lepisorus
These true stunning epiphytic ferns are not often seen in cultivation. The most outstanding feathure of this genus is arranged sori along leaf margin.
Microgramma
Microgramma are small epiphytic ferns most occur in Central to South America. They are tight growers with tiny fronds and wiry rhizomes. They are good choices for higher humidity terrarium/vivarium that most vining pyrrosias not perform well.
Selliguea
Formerly classified as phymatopteris and crypsinus. Consist of a number species occur at medium-high elevation. Although it seems challenge to grow, many growers fascinated by hard and shiny foliage and nice furry rhizomes.
Tectaria
This large genus of ground ferns occur throughout the old tropics. Our selection are decorative species with distinctive foliage. While most species are probably best in greenhouses or terrariums, several species we grow have proven fairly adaptable.