Pyrrosia porosa Ionactis rubbery leaves that have so

rubbery leaves that have so many large red spots

reddish-pink (that's hard to capture with the camera) flowers with a white eye

the top of each spike becomes a giant flower head

5" long glossy green leaves

Recently discovered around 6

Pyrrosia porosa Ionactis rubbery leaves that have soPyrrosia porosa is a little known tongue fern species with a wide native range from India, across southern China and into the Philippines, where it can be found growing on tree trunks from 3,000' to 8,500' elevation. The thick, dark green, 10" x 1. 5" evergreen fronds emerge from a tightly clustered rhizome. The brown indumentum on the leaf back adds a lovely contrast to the dark green fronts. In marginal winter climates, Pyrrosia porosa should be