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Myriopteris windhamii
Villous lipfern is a small tufted desert fern from the southwestern US and Mexico, grown for its hairy, grayish fronds. It does best in bright light and very well-drained, alkaline soil that dries out between waterings.
Myriopteris windhamii, formerly known as Cheilanthes villosa, is a species of lip fern, with the common name villous lipfern. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Myriopteris windhamii can be relatively easily cultivated, and should be grown under high light in well-drained garden soil. The soil should be basic and moist-dry to moist.
Myriopteris windhamii is native to the southwestern United States where it grows in rocky mountains and deserts. For example, it is found along with the elephant tree, Bursera microphylla, and other desert species in the Waterman Mountains of southeastern Arizona (northern Pima County). It is often found on limestone or other calcium-rich rocks and soils.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
