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Pyrrosia Mollis

Pyrrosia mollis

Ferns Difficulty: Easy

📖 About this plant

Pyrrosia mollis (‘Pyrrosia Mollis’ in Odia) is a fern of the Polypodiaceae family, naturally found in India. The plant has traditional uses in medicine, agriculture, or as a timber/fuelwood species.

🧑‍🌾 Care requirements

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Light

Partial to full shade

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Water

Keep constantly moist

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Humidity

High (60-80%)

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Temperature

15-25°C

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Soil

Well-draining loam rich in organic matter

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Fertilizer

Diluted balanced NPK monthly

🌐 Common Names

HI
Hindi Pyrrosia Mollis
BN
Bengali Pyrrosia Mollis
MR
Marathi Pyrrosia Mollis
TE
Telugu Pyrrosia Mollis
TA
Tamil Pyrrosia Mollis
GU
Gujarati Pyrrosia Mollis
UR
Urdu Pyrrosia Mollis
KN
Kannada Pyrrosia Mollis
OR
Odia Pyrrosia Mollis
ML
Malayalam Pyrrosia Mollis
PA
Punjabi Pyrrosia Mollis
AS
Assamese Pyrrosia Mollis

📋 Plant facts

🌍 Origin
Indian Subcontinent
📏 Max height
0.3-2 m
📐 Spread
0.3-1 m
🕰️ Bloom time
Spring
🎨 Bloom color
White-yellow
🍃 Foliage color
Green
⏳ Lifespan
40+ years
📈 Growth rate
Slow
☠️ Toxicity
Non-toxic
🌱 Propagation
Spores, division

🛡️ Health & Safety

🐾 Pet safe ✅ Non-toxic

Non-toxic

Common issues

  • Leaf spot
  • caterpillar defoliation

💡 Care tips

  1. Plant in well-draining soil with appropriate light.
  2. Tolerates Indian tropical conditions.
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