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| Category: Fern |
| Family: Polypodiaceae (Common Ferns) |
| Origin: Asia, East (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Synonyms: [Pyrrosia lingua var. lingua 'Cristata'] |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
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Pyrrosia lingua 'Cristata' (Crested Tongue Fern) - A unique cultivar of the Tongue fern. The 18-20 inch long and 2 inch wide thick, dark-green blades are held upon slender creeping rhizomes. Blade tips are several times irregularly forked (crested) with a slight twisting to the entire blade exposing the undersides covered in many small (1mm) round sori which are cinnamon colored. Slight twisting of the blades provide a great contrast from the green tops to the tan undersides. Cold hardy to 0 degrees in the ground and into the 20s if potted in a container. For best results place in bright indirect light and fertilize throughout the warm months with fish emulsion.
The information about Pyrrosia lingua 'Cristata' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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