tree fern fiber questions

[Av8tor1]

Has tree fern fiber gone out of style or was it ever in style?... when i do a search I find no refs post 2005, I have never used it before (not commonly found in Eastern Kentucky LOL)... but recently aquired a couple cubic feet of some fine grade TFF, it would seem to be the cats meow for a substrate component

opinions, comments, applications?

TIA,
Av

 

[Pyro]

I occasionally toss it into my Nep mix or Heli mix.

 

[Av8tor1]

Pyro,

Do you use it as a primary or secondary component?

(I got these recommendations from a Malaysian source, which is what initially sparked my interest)

Potting Mix 1
1 part granite chips*
1 part tree fern root fibre
1 part charcoal (optional)
A very well-drained mix suitable for daily watering and epiphytic species.


Potting Mix 2
2 parts coconut peat**
1 part vermiculite
1 part tree fern root fibre
A good general mix for lowland terrestrial species; high moisture retention.


Potting Mix 3
2 parts sphagnum moss
1 part tree fern root fibre(optional)
An excellent mix for many highland species. Also good
for some lowlanders

*Pumice, lava rock, or coarse sharp sand may be substituted for granite chips.

** Regular sphagnum peat (peat moss) can be substituted for coconut peat.

Thanks for the feedback BTW,
Av

 

[Pyro]

I use it as a one part in four ratio for Neps. One in five for Helies.