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Fork ferns
Tmesipteris lanceolata
Commonly known as fork ferns, these plants are native to New Zealand and found in humid, shaded areas. Their unique fronds grow in forked pairs, giving them their distinctive appearance. Natives in New Zealand used them for medicinal purposes.
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Attributes of Fork ferns
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Fern
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Fork ferns
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Psilotopsida
Order
Fork and chain ferns
Family
Whisk-fern
Genus
Hanging fork fern
Species
Fork ferns
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Distribution of Fork ferns
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Distribution Map of Fork ferns
Fork ferns naturally occurs in Southeast Asia and parts of the Southwestern Pacific region. This vascular plant has a distribution that spans tropical zones, likely favoring forested and humid environments within these broader geographic locales.
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Cultivated
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Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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10-15 cm
The best time to transplant fork ferns is during the shoulder seasons—post-spring's peak yet before the high heat of summer or after the heat breaks in autumn, paving the way for early winter's chill. Ensure these perennials settle in areas offering dappled sun and well-draining soil for optimal growth. Friendly reminder: always handle with care to avoid root disturbance.
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Fern-leaf orchid
Normally found growing on trees in tropical areas, fern-leaf orchid also thrives on hillside rock outcroppings in the same region. A lesser-known member of the orchid family, it can usually only be found in the wild or in botanical collections, but is starting to catch the interest of orchid fanciers, who sometimes sell or trade specimens online.
Fork fern
Fork fern is a unique vascular plant preferring shaded, moist environments, often found clinging to tree ferns. Distinguished by its slender, forked green stems and inconspicuous brownish-orange sporangia, it resembles primitive ferns though it reproduces like its fern allies. This rarity's leafless form is an adaptation to its dim habitat, focusing on efficient spore dispersal.
Paradox acacia
The paradoxical nature of paradox acacia (Acacia paradoxa) is that its showy yellow flowers mask aggressively thorny branches. It is common throughout Australia and provides cover for small birds, nectar for moths and butterflies, and seeds for birds. The flowers are edible and are sometimes included in fritters. It is a useful shrub for hedges, screens, and erosion control.
Trailing jade
Trailing jade (Peperomia rotundifolia) is a plant species also known as jade necklace, creeping buttons and round leaf Peperomia. Trailing jade is native to the tropical rainforest of South America. This species grows well in high humidity. Trailing jade is a popular houseplant. When growing trailing jade as a houseplant, care should be taken not to overwater this species.
Mother shield fern
Mother shield fern (Polystichum proliferum) got its common name in reference to the shield-like protective covering that grows across its spore clusters. This plant has a useful growth system where it spreads by drooping fronds that root and produce new growth. For this reason, mother shield fern makes an excellent groundcover. It is also easy to propagate in new locations using these rooting fronds.
Cedar wattle
Cedar wattle (Acacia terminalis) brings sunshine to gardens when other flowers are hiding from the cold. Its pretty yellow flowers feature an unusually long flowering time through the colder months. Butterflies, seed-eating birds, bees, and other insects are attracted to this plant.
Austroblechnum membranaceum
Austroblechnum membranaceum is a fern with a lush, spreading habit, known for its leathery, elongated fronds. These fronds often reach up to a meter in length, with a glossy surface and serrated edges, hinting at the plant's preference for shady, moist environments. Notably, it displays a network of visible veins that contrast against the semi-transparent foliage, allowing the fronds to stand out in the understory where light filters through the canopy above.
Pleurosoriopsis makinoi
A rare fern that is the only member of its genus, pleurosoriopsis makinoi is a water-loving plant that grows in moss on rocks and low on trees in temperate mountain forests. It was only classified in 2016.
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Fork ferns
Tmesipteris lanceolata
Commonly known as fork ferns, these plants are native to New Zealand and found in humid, shaded areas. Their unique fronds grow in forked pairs, giving them their distinctive appearance. Natives in New Zealand used them for medicinal purposes.
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Key Facts About Fork ferns
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Attributes of Fork ferns
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Fern
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Fork ferns
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Psilotopsida Order
Fork and chain ferns Family
Whisk-fern Genus
Hanging fork fern Species
Fork ferns 
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Distribution of Fork ferns
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Distribution Map of Fork ferns
Fork ferns naturally occurs in Southeast Asia and parts of the Southwestern Pacific region. This vascular plant has a distribution that spans tropical zones, likely favoring forested and humid environments within these broader geographic locales.
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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