{"product_id":"drynaria-quercifolia-poonsak-house-plants-8cm-pot","title":"Drynaria Quercifolia Poonsak House Plants 8cm Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eDrynaria quercifolia ‘Poonsak’ is an exceptionally unusual and highly collectible epiphytic fern admired for its dramatic foliage and sculptural growth habit. A cultivated form of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eOak Leaf Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e, ‘Poonsak’ is prized for its exaggerated fronds, compact growth and distinctive tropical appearance. Like other \u003cem data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eDrynaria\u003c\/em\u003e species, it naturally grows attached to trees in tropical forests where it anchors itself to bark and collects organic debris around its roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eOne of the most fascinating features of \u003cem data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eDrynaria quercifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is its two distinct leaf types. The plant develops \u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"680\"\u003esterile shield fronds\u003c\/strong\u003e at the base, which hug the mounting surface or pot and form a nest-like structure, alongside larger \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"799\"\u003efertile fronds\u003c\/strong\u003e that extend outward and become deeply lobed with an oak leaf-like appearance. In the ‘Poonsak’ form, these fronds often appear broader, more textured and especially dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eAs the plant matures it develops a striking layered appearance, making it a true statement piece whether mounted, grown in hanging baskets or displayed in a decorative planter. Mature specimens can become spectacular collector plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eLight ☀️\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eDrynaria quercifolia ‘Poonsak’ thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eIdeal placement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eEast-facing window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eBright room with filtered sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eNear a south-facing window with sheer protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eAvoid harsh direct afternoon sunlight which may scorch fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eToo little light may result in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eSlower growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eSmaller fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eLess dramatic foliage development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eWater 💧\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eUnlike many common houseplants, this epiphytic fern prefers moisture with excellent airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eWater thoroughly once the growing medium begins partially drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eGeneral guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eSpring\/Summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 5–7 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eAutumn\/Winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 7–14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eKeep lightly moist but never saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eMounted plants may require more frequent watering than potted specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eSigns of overwatering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eSoft rhizomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eYellowing fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eRoot decline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eSigns of underwatering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eDry crispy fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eBrowning tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eCurling foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eHumidity 🌿\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eHumidity is particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eIdeal humidity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003e60–80%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003eHigher humidity encourages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003eLarger fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eBetter leaf expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eFaster growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eHealthier shield fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eHumidifiers, cabinets or grouped plant displays work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eGood airflow remains important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eTemperature 🌡️\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eIdeal temperatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e18–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eAvoid temperatures below \u003cstrong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e15°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eProtect from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003eCold draughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003eChilly windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003eSudden temperature drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003eGrowing Medium 🪴\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003eAs an epiphyte, \u003cem data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003eDrynaria\u003c\/em\u003e dislikes dense compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003e40% orchid bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003e25% sphagnum moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003e25% perlite or pumice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003e10% coco coir or compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003eAlternatively, mature plants can be mounted onto cork, wood or fern plaques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003eExcellent airflow is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003eFeed lightly during active growth:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003eEvery 4–6 weeks in spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003eDiluted balanced fertiliser at half strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3109\"\u003eAvoid heavy feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3129\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3157\"\u003eRepot only when necessary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3247\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003eEvery 2–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003eIf roots outgrow the container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3247\"\u003eWhen media begins breaking down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003eAvoid disturbing shield fronds unnecessarily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3299\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3318\"\u003ePropagation 🌱\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eUsually propagated through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3361\"\u003eDivision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003eSeparate portions of rhizome with healthy growth points attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3469\"\u003eSome mature plants may produce offsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3494\"\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3519\"\u003eBrown crispy fronds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3552\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3536\"\u003eLow humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3552\"\u003eUnderwatering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3574\"\u003eYellowing fronds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003eExcess moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003eSlow growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3630\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3630\"\u003eInsufficient light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eBlack patches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003ePoor airflow around constantly wet foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3713\"\u003eScale insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3745\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3745\"\u003eCheck shield fronds regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3750\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3766\"\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"4132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3787\"\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"3810\"\u003eDrynaria quercifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Poonsak’\u003cbr data-start=\"3820\" 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