Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Blechnum

Species:

Blechnum pteropus

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

shelter for small invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Fern reproduces via spores which require consistently moist conditions and high humidity for successful germination and gametophyte development.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI