Antilles Tonguefern
Elaphoglossum spathulatum
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States, Uruguay, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © bartwursten (iNaturalist #262121295)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Dryopteridaceae
- Genus:
- Elaphoglossum
- Species:
- Elaphoglossum spathulatum
- USDA Symbol:
- ELSP
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- 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:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Fern propagated by spores; requires high humidity and sterile conditions for spore germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI