Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Asplenium

Species:

Asplenium peruvianum var. peruvianum

USDA Symbol:

ASFR14

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, humid environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds. Spores require moist conditions and can take weeks to months to develop into gametophytes.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI