Graceful Necklace Fern
Lindsaea ensifolia
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Federated States of Micronesia, Gabon, Ghana, Guam, Guinea, Hainan, India, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Nigeria, Palau, Philippines, Réunion, Seychelles, Solomon Is., South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Lindsaeaceae
- Genus:
- Lindsaea
- Species:
- Lindsaea ensifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- LIEN
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded or semi-shaded areas