Davallia denticulata
Davallia denticulata
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Christmas I., Hainan, India, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Davallia
- Species:
- Davallia denticulata
- USDA Symbol:
- DADE4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Height:
- 45 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Reproduces via spores; requires high humidity and consistent moisture for spore germination on moist substrate.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI