This epiphytic or lithophytic fern has a long creeping rhizome with scales only at the tip and upright foliage and forms a clump. It has pendulous, arching dark glossy green divided fronds and the linear fertile fronds appear during summer.

Hardiness zones 11 to 12

Stenochlaena palustrisis naturally found in Australia from the tropical Northern Territory to Queensland and Western Australia. It is also found in tropical Asia growing up trees in moist shaded positions.

It prefers a humid environment, growing on leaf mould in a semi-shaded to bright filtered light with wind, frost and drought protection.

The Climbing Swamp Fern is a climbing fern that is grown for its habit and its glossy foliage. It is planted in tropical gardens growing up trees or over structures in damp shaded positions. It establishing from division in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal and gully settings. It is also grown in containers and in cold climates as a glasshouse specimen.ID 1811

Stenochlaena(sten-o-KLY-na) palustris(pal-OO-stris)

Blechnaceae(blek-NAY-see-ee)