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Lecanopteris sinuosa [cutting]
GenusLecanopterisRegionPacific & AustralasiaPlant GroupFerns & LycophytesSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate
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Native to the humid lowland forests of Southeast Asia, *Lecanopteris sinuosa* is a rare epiphytic fern known for its symbiosis with ants. It produces thick, creeping rhizomes that are often hollow, forming natural chambers that house ant colonies in the wild. It thrives when mounted and allowed to sprawl across driftwood, bark, or other textured surfaces in a high-humidity environment.

You will receive a similarly sized, but non-exact unrooted cutting of healthy rhizome and frond. I'll try and ensure it comes with two leaves. Shipped bare and unrooted. Mount promptly in a high-humidity setup for best results.

**Light Requirements:** Moderate to bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
**Humidity Requirements:** High, 70–90%. Best grown in enclosed, high-humidity environments like terrariums. Lower is experimental but possible.
**Temperature Range:** Warm, 68–85°F (20–29°C). Avoid drafts and temperatures below 60°F (16°C).
**Growth Habit:** Epiphytic creeper. Rhizomes spread horizontally and produce fronds along their length.
**Soil:** Not grown in soil. Mount on cork bark, driftwood, or tree fern panel with sphagnum moss to retain moisture.
**pH:** Slightly acidic to neutral, 5.5–7.0.
**Size:** Rhizomes grow slowly but can extend several feet over time. Easy to prune or divide.

Plant Details
Airflow
Medium — Essential for "wetish" setups. Needs regular air exchange or internal circulation fans to prevent water from sitting on leaves, which helps avoid rot and fungal issues.
Family
Polypodiaceae
Growth strategy
Epiphyte
Humidity
60–80% — Suitable for "open-top" or partially ventilated terrariums. While higher than average household humidity, these plants are adaptable and less prone to leaf melt if the environment fluctuates slightly.
Lighting
Bright — Requires high-output lighting to maintain vivid color expression (especially for reds, purples, and variegation) and to ensure shingling habits stay tight and compact.
PH
5.5–6.5 — Acidic (Optimal): The “Goldilocks” zone for most tropical terrarium plants, including Marcgravia. This range ensures maximum nutrient availability and mimics the natural decomposition of leaf litter on the rainforest floor.
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Cutting
Size
Medium
Temperature
70–85°F — Standard Tropical Range. This mirrors the natural understory of the rainforest, providing enough warmth for vigorous growth while remaining safe from the extreme heat that can bake a closed glass enclosure.
Watering substrate
Damp — These plants love high moisture levels; the substrate should stay wet to the touch at all times but should not be sitting in a stagnant, waterlogged state.
World
Old World — Native to the Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and surrounding islands.