4" Pot Southern Shield Fern

  *The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape* Common Name: Southern Shield Fern, River Fern, Kuntz's Maiden Fern Scientific Name: Thelypteris kunthii, possibly Dryopteris ludoviciana -Care Recommendations By The Dude- Best for These Animals: Small-to-medium sized reptiles and amphibians. Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma Soil Depth: All soil depths with proper drainage. Lighting: Low to medium indirect light. Humidity & Misting: 45%-100%, with higher humidity levels preferred. Mature Plant Size & Root System: These easy-to-grow ferns boast bright green fronds that can get to be 2' tall with age, but can be selectively pruned. They spread via a short underground rhizome and with time will form a clump of broad foliage. Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures or low humidity may cause leaves to brown.  Does best with temperatures in the 60 to 70 degree Fahrenheit ra