Forest Twinsorus Fern
Diplazium sylvaticum
Also known as: Diplazium woodwardioides
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Caroline Is., Fiji, Guam, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Mauritius, Myanmar, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Thailand, Vanuatu
Brackenridge, William D. (William Dunlop), 1810-1893; United States. Dept. of State. Library, former owner. DSI
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Diplazium
- Species:
- Diplazium sylvaticum
- USDA Symbol:
- DISY3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 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 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded forest floors
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Fern reproduces via spores; spore germination requires consistently moist, humid conditions and shade.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI