Blechnum colensoi

Blechnum colensoi

Native to:
Antipodean Is. | Chatham Is. | New Zealand

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 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 germination requires consistently moist conditions and can take weeks to months.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI