Bolbitis quoyana

Bolbitis quoyana

Native to:
Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Jawa, Kazan-retto, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, Marianas, New Guinea, Ogasawara-shoto, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Vanuatu

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Polypodiaceae
Genus:
Bolbitis
Species:
Bolbitis quoyana
USDA Symbol:
BOQU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low

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:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded, humid environments

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds. Spore germination requires consistent moisture and humidity.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI