Oriental Vessel Fern
Angiopteris evecta
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Marianas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Samoa, Society Is., Tonga, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Marattiaceae
- Genus:
- Angiopteris
- Species:
- Angiopteris evecta
- USDA Symbol:
- ANEV
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
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, shaded environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Spores require consistently moist, warm conditions and a sterile, well-drained substrate; no stratification needed.