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Ferns Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Pyrrosia spissa

A tough, thick-fronded epiphytic felt fern from tropical Africa, Madagascar and the western Indian Ocean islands. Like other Pyrrosia it tolerates bright light and short dry spells thanks to its leathery, scale-covered fronds and creeping rhizome.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Assumed from the genus: epiphytic or on rocks in forest, woodland and plantations, often on exposed branches.

Climate points range from about 50 to 1,350 m; the species likely spans lowland to mid-montane forest.

CameroonCentral African RepublicDR CongoGabonGulf of Guinea Is.MadagascarMauritiusMozambiqueRodriguesRéunionSeychellesTanzaniaUganda

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.