Oriental Vessel Fern
Angiopteris evecta
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Fiji, Guam, Marianas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Society Is., Tonga, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
brewbooks (www.flickr.com) from near Seattle, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Marattiaceae
- Genus:
- Angiopteris
- Species:
- Angiopteris evecta
- USDA Symbol:
- ANEV
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
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
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Spores require high humidity and warm temperatures. Surface sow on sterile medium without covering.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI