Blechnum banksii

Blechnum banksii

Native to:
Antipodean Is. | New Zealand

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Aspleniaceae
Genus:
Blechnum
Species:
Blechnum banksii

Growth Characteristics

Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
shelter for invertebrates
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spore propagation requires specialized conditions with high humidity.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI