ADIANTACEAE

Bristly cloak fern

Endangered 

0.05m - 0.15m (5-15cm) 

None 

Spores 

Small fern with dense scales under pinnules & short,narrow,dark green fronds c.with widely spaced lower pinnae. 

Break O'Day; Northern Midlands 

Rocky ledges 

Known only as several small colonies on private land within the Douglas- Apsley Nat. Park, possibly also on the Fingal Tier or else- where. It grows in shallow soil on exposed, north-facing rock ledges. Can be recognised by dense covering of scales under its pinnules and by short, narrow, dark green fronds. 

Exposed; Rocky 

 

Poor; Well-drained 

Fronds, or portions of fronds, containing ripe spores can be placed in a paper bag which is left upright in a dry and draught-free place. Spores should begin to release immediately and all spores are released within days unless the species has tough, leathery fronds. Spores settle at the bottom of the bag. Some species produce vast quantities of spores from one frond, others require dozens of fronds to produce the same amount.After sowing specks of green appear after 2-4 weeks. These are the young prothalli and during the next 6-12 months they are at risk from overcrowding and pathogens. When the first fronds appear the sporelings can be slowly hardened by gradual removal of the container cover. Great care must be taken to avoid drying out. Prick out sporelings when the second frond appears. Suitable below powerlines. 

Sori are on margins of segments protected by folded leaf margins.spores are collected when mature on the frond. unripe sori aregenerally light green then change to yellowish brown and to dark brown or black when mature 

Standard 

 

 

Sow spores into a pot in a water retaining medium with good drainage. Sterilise medium & containerwith boiling water and sow spores bysprinkling a small amount onto the surface of the medium. Cover immediately with clean glass or plastic wrap and leave in a warm area in strong light but not direct sunlight. 

 

 

 

 

Yes 

One of the easiest species to grow. It requires a warm, well drained position such as in a sunny rockery. Resents shade and must not be overwatered.