{"product_id":"coniogramme-emeiensis-golden-zebra","title":"Coniogramme emeiensis 'Golden Zebra'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConiogramme emeiensis ‘Golden Zebra’\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most striking hardy ferns in cultivation—a \u003cstrong\u003egold‑striped, bamboo‑like fern\u003c\/strong\u003e from the mountains of Sichuan. The short version: \u003cstrong\u003eit’s a shade‑loving, moisture‑seeking woodland fern that thrives in Yakima if kept cool, evenly moist, and protected from harsh sun\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Yo3zSSWXDFFPbx3RQ8qFo-content-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Identity \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esemi‑evergreen fern\u003c\/strong\u003e native to \u003cstrong\u003eMount Emei (Sichuan, China)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrows in \u003cstrong\u003ecool, humid forest understories\u003c\/strong\u003e and along shaded slopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its \u003cstrong\u003ebright yellow midrib and pinna stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving a “zebra” pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelongs to the \u003cstrong\u003ePteridaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e family (same as maidenhair ferns).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍃 What it looks like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFronds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–36 in (45–90 cm), arching, bamboo‑like, with \u003cstrong\u003egolden longitudinal stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth, glossy, tropical‑looking despite being hardy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e clumping, slowly expanding; not invasive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen?\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi‑evergreen—may defoliate in cold Yakima winters but returns strongly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Care Guide (Yakima‑friendly)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright shade\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003edappled woodland light\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning sun is fine; \u003cstrong\u003eavoid hot afternoon sun\u003c\/strong\u003e which washes out the gold striping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for north‑side plantings or under trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSoil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoist, \u003cstrong\u003ehumus‑rich\u003c\/strong\u003e, well‑draining woodland soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd compost, leaf mold, or fine bark to mimic forest duff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWater\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep \u003cstrong\u003eevenly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes not tolerate drought; Yakima’s dry heat means \u003cstrong\u003emulch is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppreciates humidity but adapts well outdoors if shaded and mulched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cascade Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"4 in","offer_id":47653599609021,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/verdantyakima.com\/products\/coniogramme-emeiensis-golden-zebra","provider":"Verdant Yakima","version":"1.0","type":"link"}