Dwarf Netvein Hollyfern
Cyrtomium caryotideum
- Native to:
- China, Hawaii, India, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan, United States, Vietnam
iNaturalist: © kenneth_r_wood (iNaturalist #191700896)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Cyrtomium
- Species:
- Cyrtomium caryotideum
- USDA Symbol:
- CYCA7
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:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, forested environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds; spore germination requires moist, shaded conditions and can take several months to produce gametophytes.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI