Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Menispermaceae

Genus:

Nephroia

Species:

Nephroia diversifolia

USDA Symbol:

CODI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers forested areas with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spore propagation requires moist, humid conditions and is typically slow.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI