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Climbing ferns (Lygodium)
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Attributes of Climbing ferns
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Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Climbing ferns
Distribution of Climbing ferns
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Climbing ferns is a tropical, climbing fern with care needs aligning to its natural humid and shaded habitat. It requires bright, indirect light and consistent moisture without waterlogging, thriving in well-draining, rich soil and high humidity environments. Adequate air circulation and temperatures between 60-80°F are ideal. Common challenges include pests like spider mites and diseases fostered by poor air circulation or overwatering. Seasonally, climbing ferns's growth may slow in winter, necessitating reduced watering and protection from cold drafts, while summer may require increased humidity support.
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8 most common species：
Japanese climbing fern
Japanese climbing fern (Lygodium japonicum) is considered an invasive species in every area of the world to which it has been imported, because of its devastating ecological impact. For example, it smothers other plants by blocking the sun. It also exacerbates fire risk, because fire can easily travel up its vines and spread to other trees.
Old world climbing fern
This fern produces a creeping stem from which the leaves that are very long grow, the longest exceeding 30 meters. The leaves have rachis, which are similar to the vine and can climb other vegetation. What appear to be individual leaves that sprout from the rachis are actually leaflets, which are smaller segments of the main leaf.
Bushman's mattress
Bushman's mattress is often found in coastal regions and montane forests. This plant is commonly referred to as "Bushman's mattress" due to the twisting, creeping climbing fronds that end up in dense tangles which can be used as a makeshift bed. Nap-takers should be wary, however, as it's also a favoured home of the tree weta, an insect resembling a large cricket.
Maidenhair creeper
Maidenhair creeper is a tropical plant from southern Asia and northern Australia. Introduced populations of the plant can also be found in parts of Africa. This climbing fern can become a weed around rice fields and plantations of tea, rubber, or palm oil trees.
American climbing fern
American climbing fern (Lygodium palmatum), also known as the Hartford fern, comes from eastern North America. It is hardier than most climbing ferns, especially in temperate regions. Nevertheless, american climbing fern has the distinction of being the first protected plant species in the United States. It received that status in 1869.
Monarch climbing fern
Monarch climbing fern is a climbing fern whose tendrils twist up surrounding structures, displaying its delicate, feathery fronds. These fronds are uniquely segmented, contributing to the plant's lace-like visual complexity. Thriving in humid, forested areas, monarch climbing fern relies on the high moisture levels to spread its spores, which enables it to proliferate in its native tropical habitats. Its graceful growth habit not only adds aesthetic appeal but also demonstrates its adaptation to climbing over the forest floor's competition for sunlight.
Lygodium reticulatum
Lygodium reticulatum is a climbing fern characterized by its elegant, lace-like foliage that forms a delicate network of greenery. Its climbing habit is facilitated by twining stems that can adapt and thrive in the dappled shade of forested areas, often using trees as support. Significant for its meshed leaf pattern, lygodium reticulatum contributes to its ecosystem by providing shelter for smaller fauna and adding to the diverse understory vegetation.
Lygodium salicifolium
Lygodium salicifolium is a climbing fern characterized by its willow-like fronds, which can extend gracefully in its quest for light. The bi-pinnate leaves reflect a delicate structural form, allowing the plant to thrive even in the dappled shade of its forest environment. This adaptability enhances its survival, intertwining with surrounding vegetation, showing a versatility that is both beautiful and functional.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Key Facts About Climbing ferns
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Attributes of Climbing ferns
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Climbing ferns
Distribution of Climbing ferns
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Distribution Map of Climbing ferns
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Climbing ferns
Feedback
Climbing ferns is a tropical, climbing fern with care needs aligning to its natural humid and shaded habitat. It requires bright, indirect light and consistent moisture without waterlogging, thriving in well-draining, rich soil and high humidity environments. Adequate air circulation and temperatures between 60-80°F are ideal. Common challenges include pests like spider mites and diseases fostered by poor air circulation or overwatering. Seasonally, climbing ferns's growth may slow in winter, necessitating reduced watering and protection from cold drafts, while summer may require increased humidity support.
Exploring the Climbing ferns Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Japanese climbing fern
Japanese climbing fern (Lygodium japonicum) is considered an invasive species in every area of the world to which it has been imported, because of its devastating ecological impact. For example, it smothers other plants by blocking the sun. It also exacerbates fire risk, because fire can easily travel up its vines and spread to other trees.
Old world climbing fern
This fern produces a creeping stem from which the leaves that are very long grow, the longest exceeding 30 meters. The leaves have rachis, which are similar to the vine and can climb other vegetation. What appear to be individual leaves that sprout from the rachis are actually leaflets, which are smaller segments of the main leaf.
Bushman's mattress
Bushman's mattress is often found in coastal regions and montane forests. This plant is commonly referred to as "Bushman's mattress" due to the twisting, creeping climbing fronds that end up in dense tangles which can be used as a makeshift bed. Nap-takers should be wary, however, as it's also a favoured home of the tree weta, an insect resembling a large cricket.
Maidenhair creeper
Maidenhair creeper is a tropical plant from southern Asia and northern Australia. Introduced populations of the plant can also be found in parts of Africa. This climbing fern can become a weed around rice fields and plantations of tea, rubber, or palm oil trees.
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More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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