Korean Tasselfern
Polystichum polyblepharum
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Dryopteridaceae
- Genus:
- Polystichum
- Species:
- Polystichum polyblepharum
- USDA Symbol:
- POPO22
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
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:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to shaded forest floors
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds; spore propagation requires specialized conditions with high humidity and sterile media.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI