Slow spreading climbing fern with thin dull dark-green fronds from thin scaley rhizomes. Juvenile fronds are smaller and undivided on the ground or rocks. As it climbs up trees adult fronds become bigger, drooping and more divided. Climbs over rocks and up trees. Needs damp conditions. Dimensions vary according to growng site. Requires damp shade and a tree to climb. When crushed the fronds of Dendroconche scandens are pleasantly aromatic. Collectors fern.