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Cerosora microphylla
Cerosora microphylla
Cerosora microphylla is a fern species with noticeably tiny leaves. The plant's name may come as no surprise—micro means small and phylla is the Greek word for leaves. This plant's native habitat is in China.
Hardiness Zones
3 to 6
Key Facts About Cerosora microphylla
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Attributes of Cerosora microphylla
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Height
14 cm
Spread
12 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 25 ℃
Scientific Classification of Cerosora microphylla
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Ferns
Order
Polypodiales
Family
Brake
Genus
Cerosora
Species
Cerosora microphylla
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Distribution of Cerosora microphylla
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Distribution Map of Cerosora microphylla
Cerosora microphylla's native range spans the subtropical and temperate regions of South Asia and Southeast Asia. This diverse habitat includes mountainous areas and climates ranging from warm to moderate, allowing cerosora microphylla to thrive beyond its native locations where it has been cultivated.
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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Basic Care Guide
Transplant
15-20 cm
For cerosora microphylla, the prime transplanting window is from the warming embrace of late spring through the vitality of mid-summer. This ensures roots establish in a welcoming environment. Choose a well-drained, sunny spot and ensure you gently handle the roots to encourage flourishing growth.
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Cerosora microphylla
Cerosora microphylla
Cerosora microphylla is a fern species with noticeably tiny leaves. The plant's name may come as no surprise—micro means small and phylla is the Greek word for leaves. This plant's native habitat is in China.
Hardiness Zones
3 to 6
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Key Facts About Cerosora microphylla
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Attributes of Cerosora microphylla
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Height
14 cm
Spread
12 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 25 ℃
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Scientific Classification of Cerosora microphylla
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Ferns Order
Polypodiales Family
Brake Genus
Cerosora Species
Cerosora microphylla 
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Distribution of Cerosora microphylla
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Distribution Map of Cerosora microphylla
Cerosora microphylla's native range spans the subtropical and temperate regions of South Asia and Southeast Asia. This diverse habitat includes mountainous areas and climates ranging from warm to moderate, allowing cerosora microphylla to thrive beyond its native locations where it has been cultivated.
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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