Plantainleaf Halberd Fern
Dracoglossum plantagineum
- Native to:
- Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Leeward Is., Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © chris77670 (iNaturalist #294597394)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Dracoglossum
- Species:
- Dracoglossum plantagineum
- USDA Symbol:
- TEPL2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 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 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds; spore germination requires consistently moist, humid conditions.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI