Pyrrosia porosa Ionactis although it was not described

although it was not described as a new species until 2007

5" long glossy green leaves

the top of each spike becomes a giant flower head

Recently discovered around 6

'Fire and Ice'

Pyrrosia porosa Ionactis although it was not describedPyrrosia porosa is a little known tongue fern species with a wide native range from India, across southern China and into the Philippines, where it can be found growing on tree trunks from 3,000' to 8,500' elevation. The thick, dark green, 10" x 1. 5" evergreen fronds emerge from a tightly clustered rhizome. The brown indumentum on the leaf back adds a lovely contrast to the dark green fronts. In marginal winter climates, Pyrrosia porosa should be