Uluhe - Purple Fern Curl
Common Names: Uluhe , Purple Fern Curl, Fern Curl, Monkeytail
Botanical names: Dicranopteris linearis
Availability: Year round
Vase life: 5 to 7 days
Storage temperatures: Chill sensitive, store above 55F.
Ethylene Sensitive: Yes
Description: Uluhe are the unopened fronds (fiddlehead) of a giant tropical fern. The unopened fronds are 15 to 18 inches long with a spiral of frond (curl) at the tip.
Color: Purple
Botanical facts: in Hawaii, Uluhe has been used traditionally for medicinal purposes and in weaving and other crafts.
Design notes: The distinctive and exotic appearance of the Uule fern curls ads interest and texture to a floral design. Commonly used with other tropical flowers to enhance a vertical line in a design.
Purchasing hints: Select fronds that are turgid and appear fresh. Avoid fronds that are bent or broken.
Conditioning: Cut two inches off of the stem ends with a sharp knife. Hydrate in water only for two hours before storage or usage. Store in water only.
Additional notes: Uluhe flourishes in tropical rainforests. It is valuable in its ability to grow so thick in rainforests that invasive species cannot grow.
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