Species Name: Polystichum luctuosum 

Common Name(s): Korean Rock Fern, Tsu-Sima Holly Fern

Defining Characteristics: 

• Scaled forest green foliage
• Spreading creeping ribosomes make for excellent groundcover
• Easily maintained and pruned to its container size
• Cold tolerant fern species

Recommended Pot Size: Medium - Large 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): Above 60°

Humidity: Humid (70-100%) 

Watering Frequency: Water regularly. Allow the soil to dry between waterings. 

Lighting: Full Shade - Partial Shade

Soil Type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil

Growth Rate: Fast

Height at Maturity: 12-18 inches

Origin: East Asia, in areas of China, Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia

Regional Locality: Found on rocky slopes or near streams 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5 inch pot