Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Lindsaeaceae

Genus:

Odontosoria

Species:

Odontosoria scandens

USDA Symbol:

ODSC

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded forest floors

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Fern reproduces by spores; requires moist, shaded conditions and high humidity for spore germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI