Diamondleaf Fern
Lophosoria quadripinnata
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Juan Fernández Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Cyatheaceae
- Genus:
- Lophosoria
- Species:
- Lophosoria quadripinnata
- USDA Symbol:
- LOQU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 300 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:
- thrives in humid, forested environments