Dischidia platyphylla Size:2.5" Pot The Asplenium genus in general

The Asplenium genus in general are very hardy and durable compared to some other ferns

Water roughly every 3-4 weeks as the foliage starts to feel soft in between the spines

hair-like structure that helps the plant retain moisture and adapt to its humid

They can be very hardy growers

and it also helps to mimic the plant’s natural growing conditions

Dischidia platyphylla Size:2.5" Pot The Asplenium genus in generalDischidia platyphylla is a fascinating epiphytic plant species in the Apocynaceae family, native to Southeast Asia. It is best known for its distinctive flat, leaf like structures that resemble small, green pancakes or shingles layered along its stems. These modified leaves are not just for showthey serve a functional role by creating sheltered spaces where ants can live, forming a symbiotic relationship beneficial to both the plant and the insects.