Species Name: Pellaea paradoxa

Common Name: Dwarf Sickle fern, Glowstar fern

Defining Characteristics:

• Similar to Pellaea rotundifolia 'Button Fern,' but fronds are elongated and pointed
• Fronds are a dark green and hardier than other fern varieties
• Stays smaller, making it a great plant for smaller vivariums

Recommended Pot Size: Small to medium

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 65-85

Humidity: 50-100%

Watering Frequency: This fern likes to have moist soil, but not waterlogged

Lighting: Bright indirect light

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered here.

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

Height at Maturity: Around 8 inches

Origin: Found in Eastern Australia

Regional Locality: Found growing near or in rainforests in rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Don’t let this plant dry out between waterings.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home.

Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

 ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5 inch pot.