Plants in genus lepisorus
Lepisorus pseudoussuriensis
Lepisorus pseudoussuriensis is a narrow-leaf, epiphytic fern introduced in 2021, originally collected from Taiwan. It grows in rock cracks near high-altitude waterfalls and forms an 18-inch wide clump. The dark green fronds are pencil-thin and 6 inches long, thriving in light shade to shade conditions.
Lepisorus macrosphaerus
Lepisorus macrosphaerus is a Chinese epiphytic fern that grows on rocks and trees at elevations of 3,000 to 10,000 feet. It features 16-inch tall green ribbons and large spherical brown spore cases on the leaf backs. This fern can be grown in containers or in the ground, preferring well-aerated, compost-rich soils.
Lepisorus bicolor
Lepisorus bicolor is a glossy evergreen fern native to China, India, and Nepal, found at elevations of 3,000 to 10,000 feet. It forms a 2 to 3-foot wide patch in woodland gardens and features a unique spore pattern on its leaves.