Could we please get updates? It's very difficult to get information about its growth habit from experienced growers. Based what my seller said and how long I've had mine, a new leaf takes 2 to 3 months to appear. It's as if as fern dreamed of being a cactus lol. It seems to respond well to light under 600 footcandles: I aim a goosneck lamp in its direction with the plant placed under the beam so none of the light is direct. The color is exactly as you have shown here! People saying the color is more green almost certainly are using too bright light but we'll see. I am using a wicking system to water my fern. It's in a hypertufa bowl (type of cement) with gravel on the bottom, and 25% potting soil with equal parts vermiculite and coconut chips. My seller says any aroid mix will work, which so far seems to be the case. These apparently grow in rotting trees so I did my best to replicate that.
Unfortunately mine is growing really slowly. So it is still very small. Lost most of its original leaves. The colour is still quite blueish though. I just started to give it brighter light, hopefully it will appreciate it. I try to fertilise it more regularly too.
I saw this fern in the Philippines growing in boulders in small streams. You are right, those under direct sun, they are green and narrow. Those in shade, they have that blue leaves. They form runners or stolons, like those of boston fern.
Oh yes I saw clumps of these on trees locally here in Singapore too and the colour is usually a light green, due to strong sun. I changed my potting mix to a really gritty one with regular waterings and that seems to do the trick.
i have both thailandicum and siamensis. For thailandicum, I kept it in full shade for a few weeks, but it didn't seem to doing anything. Another video said that some full sun is needed. So I gradually exposed it full morning sun from 7 to 11 (anything after 11 can burn). In about a week, I could see new growth nubs. The older leaves also thickened and developed that blue sheen. I fertilize it weekly very weakly, and keep it semi hydro - I can see that the roots are growing out of the pot into the water. For siamensis, I tried the same set up, but it is not responding as well. Looking at the plant, the leaves are thinner and broader, so I guess it appreciates more indirect sunlight (vs thailandicum which is thick and hard like a succulent)? I will shift and monitor.
Thanks for your observations. I shall move it to a slightly brighter spot and see if it will grow more vigorously. It has already grown since but lately the growth seems to have stalled. Luckily, it managed to retain its blue leaves. I also fertilise it weakly regularly, which it seems to like. It has now produced spores. Hopefully, I can propagate it soon. 🤞
Hi! No sightings of spores so far and growth isn't really fast. Some new growth/leaves that are normal light green and it takes a loooong time for them to mature. Do you have any experience with it?
Im in the process of growing from spore, it takes about 6 months growing the spores in sphagnum moss for the spore gametophyte to spread, and I anticipate its going to take equally as long for the sporophyte to grow, if that's the case, it'll probably take 4-5 years for them all to be of any decent size, this plant aint for impatient people
Begonia pavonina (Malaysia), Cebu Blue pothos (Philippines), and Microsorum Thailandicum (Thailand) would look great together in a terrarium or green wall.
It's a really beautiful plant, IMO. Actually, it's also not very common here in Singapore. I saw huge specimens for sale in Bangkok. Mine isn't growing super fast but I'm hoping to propagate it (from spores) someday. Hope you will find one soon 🙂
Thanks so much for this video! I have one arriving tomorrow and needed some quick help figuring out how to care for it.
Most welcome 😃 Enjoy your blue boy!
Could we please get updates? It's very difficult to get information about its growth habit from experienced growers.
Based what my seller said and how long I've had mine, a new leaf takes 2 to 3 months to appear. It's as if as fern dreamed of being a cactus lol.
It seems to respond well to light under 600 footcandles: I aim a goosneck lamp in its direction with the plant placed under the beam so none of the light is direct. The color is exactly as you have shown here! People saying the color is more green almost certainly are using too bright light but we'll see.
I am using a wicking system to water my fern. It's in a hypertufa bowl (type of cement) with gravel on the bottom, and 25% potting soil with equal parts vermiculite and coconut chips. My seller says any aroid mix will work, which so far seems to be the case. These apparently grow in rotting trees so I did my best to replicate that.
Unfortunately mine is growing really slowly. So it is still very small. Lost most of its original leaves. The colour is still quite blueish though. I just started to give it brighter light, hopefully it will appreciate it. I try to fertilise it more regularly too.
I saw this fern in the Philippines growing in boulders in small streams. You are right, those under direct sun, they are green and narrow. Those in shade, they have that blue leaves. They form runners or stolons, like those of boston fern.
Oh yes I saw clumps of these on trees locally here in Singapore too and the colour is usually a light green, due to strong sun. I changed my potting mix to a really gritty one with regular waterings and that seems to do the trick.
i have both thailandicum and siamensis. For thailandicum, I kept it in full shade for a few weeks, but it didn't seem to doing anything. Another video said that some full sun is needed. So I gradually exposed it full morning sun from 7 to 11 (anything after 11 can burn). In about a week, I could see new growth nubs. The older leaves also thickened and developed that blue sheen. I fertilize it weekly very weakly, and keep it semi hydro - I can see that the roots are growing out of the pot into the water.
For siamensis, I tried the same set up, but it is not responding as well. Looking at the plant, the leaves are thinner and broader, so I guess it appreciates more indirect sunlight (vs thailandicum which is thick and hard like a succulent)? I will shift and monitor.
Thanks for your observations. I shall move it to a slightly brighter spot and see if it will grow more vigorously. It has already grown since but lately the growth seems to have stalled. Luckily, it managed to retain its blue leaves. I also fertilise it weakly regularly, which it seems to like. It has now produced spores. Hopefully, I can propagate it soon. 🤞
Hello Blue Oil Fern! Nice to meet you!
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Thanks for sharing. I just have one still learnt how to grow them👏🌻🌼❤️🙏🙏🙏
Welcome 🙂 This is a very interesting fern and I still can't believe how naturally blue it is. Keep it moist (not overly wet) and out of direct sun.
@@guywithaplant thanks a lot. Will for all the useful tips
🥂 cheers👏🌻🌼❤️🙏🙏
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Hi! I was wondering if you had any experience with the spores. Also any update on your plant
Hi! No sightings of spores so far and growth isn't really fast. Some new growth/leaves that are normal light green and it takes a loooong time for them to mature. Do you have any experience with it?
Im in the process of growing from spore, it takes about 6 months growing the spores in sphagnum moss for the spore gametophyte to spread, and I anticipate its going to take equally as long for the sporophyte to grow, if that's the case, it'll probably take 4-5 years for them all to be of any decent size, this plant aint for impatient people
Wow! That would an amazing experience though 😍
Begonia pavonina (Malaysia), Cebu Blue pothos (Philippines), and Microsorum Thailandicum (Thailand) would look great together in a terrarium or green wall.
Omg! That is an amazing idea. I can imagine how it will look. I do have Cebu blue Pothos too but not the Begonia.
Which other blue plants do you have? #blueplants #blueoilfern #microsorumthailandicum
Interesting plant; I've never heard of it before 😯🙂
Am interesting plant but pretty slow growing compared to other ferns.
This is so so lovely. I just found out about them. Want one badly & everyone is out in the states.🙁💙🪴
It's a really beautiful plant, IMO. Actually, it's also not very common here in Singapore. I saw huge specimens for sale in Bangkok. Mine isn't growing super fast but I'm hoping to propagate it (from spores) someday. Hope you will find one soon 🙂