Ctenitis melanosticta

Ctenitis melanosticta

Native to:
Belize | Costa Rica | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Polypodiaceae
Genus:
Ctenitis
Species:
Ctenitis melanosticta

Growth Characteristics

Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spore germination requires high humidity and moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI