Dragon’s scale fern is an epiphyte. An epiphyte is a plant that does not take root in soil but grows non-parasitically upon another plant, usually a tree merely for physical support. It uses photosynthesis for energy and obtains moisture from the air or dampness from rain and cloud moisture on the surface of its host.…
One long weekend, 3 days 2 nights, 5 hours plus each way on the road, simple living, close to nature and my first mission trip! A trip that has touched me in more ways than I could have imagined. I came back feeling refreshed (the unpolluted country air is another contributor), renewed, stimulated and that…
I have seen these spiny plants all over the place and many people grow them in their garden including my dad. Despite of the flowers that are quite sweet-looking mainly in red, pink, yellow or white, I always think the plants look ferocious with their sharp spines and I never want to get close to…
Colourful Threads of Life 