White Monkey, known in Taiwan as 白猴 and in Japan as ホワイトモンキー, is a named horticultural hybrid with pale, branching fertile fronds and a tall, deeply divided shield… Full description
- Species placement
- Reported interspecific hybrid
- Reported origin
- Under review
Cultivated White Monkey showing its tall, deeply divided shield crown and long, pale branching fertile fronds.
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Care
Care difficulty: BeginnerAn easy-care hybrid suited to beginners once established. Water the moss and root area thoroughly, let excess water drain, and let the mount dry before watering again. Keep small, newly rooted offsets lightly moist rather than letting them dry out completely.
Give bright, filtered daylight near a window, with a sheer curtain to soften strong sun, or use a grow light. Keep air moving around the crown and mount, especially in hot weather.
Protect from frost and shade from hot summer sun. Water less often when cooler conditions slow drying.
Leave space around the tall crown for new shield fronds to unfold without pressing against neighbouring fronds or mounting material.
Description
The upright shield fronds form a tall crown with deeply divided, pointed upper lobes. Older shields become tan and papery while new growth develops around the base.
Long, branching fertile fronds arch outward and hang beneath the shield crown. Pale surface hairs give the fronds a silvery appearance.
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