Fyllitis, also known as "Language of the deer"
It's kind of fern with leaves resembling language. The sheets do not have the known arrangement of fern, but is integrally,glossy green and reach 40 cm. length. There are types of curly krossoeidi. «Scolopendrium» means "a thousand feet," and refers to linear sporangia on the lower leaf surface. Thrives in moist shady areas with calcareous soils. He loves shady or semi-shaded positions, wants dew, humidity and fresh air, in summer 15-18 ° C outside and winter at 10 °C. Wants constant humidity, moderate watering, light fertilizer every 2 weeks during the growing season and frequent spraying of the leaves.
Like fern is fyllitis reacts immediately to dry air. Also does not like a lot of heat. In both cases it can dry the leaves, as well as being attacked by thrips.
Propagated by seeds, while some varieties by dividing rhizomes or stems and leaves in thermosporeio.
Varieties
Phyllitis scolopendrium ‘Cristata‘
Phyllitis scolopendrium ‘Crispa‘
Phyllitis scolopendrium ‘Laceratum Kaye’
Phyllitis scolopendrium ‘Undulata’