Actiniopteris australis – Eyelash Fern

These gorgeous ferns catch the eye with their delicate, fronded foliage. Each stem ends in a fan of slim, mid-green leaves which look fabulous in terrariums or as a pot plant in a humid space. These are a tricky fern, so make sure you can commit to watering them every couple of days, or keeping them in a terrarium which will do most of the work for you! If you ask us, it’s well worth the effort for this gorgeous, distinctive foliage.Scientific NameActiniopteris australis (beam-winged plant from the south) Common NameRay Fern, Eyelash Fern, Palm-Frond Fern Origin This plant is native to Mauritius and RunionLightYour Eyelash Fern can cope with shady spots, and will thrive with enough indirect sunlight for you to read by. Do not keep it in direct sun as this will burn the leaves.WaterKeep this plant’s soil continuously moist. A good candidate for a terrarium or self-watering pot for this reason. Can recover from slight underwatering, but if it isn’t moist and humid enough you’ll know about it! HumidityThis fern loves high humidity. It needs higher humidity like that of a bathroom, in a terrarium, or with a humidity tray. SoilUse a mix with moisture-retentive features like coir and some sand to help fine fern roots grow well. A mix designed for ferns is perfect here. Repot every 3-4 years or when the roots have filled the pot. Keep it trimmed in a terrarium; you can divide it at the roots if it’s getting too big for your vessel. FoodFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.TemperatureThis tropical fern will love temperatures between 18-30C. Pet-safeNo, this plant is toxic to pets such as cats and dogs. Sprouts Top TipsOur biggest recommendation for this plant is to keep it in a terrarium! This will turn it from a high-maintenance, super thirsty plant to a low-maintenance setup. It is also slow-growing so should be well-suited to the contained life. Cost: $25 Free Shipping: We offer free shipping on orders over $30. Please check the free - shipping eligibility at checkout. Delivery Time: It usually takes [3-5] business days for standard shipping. Please note that this is an estimated time frame and may be affected by local holidays, and unforeseen circumstances. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Actiniopteris australis – Eyelash Fern” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.