Longleaf Tonguefern
Elaphoglossum longifolium
- Native to:
- Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, French Guiana, Honduras, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States, Windward Is.
GBIF: MBG
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Elaphoglossum
- Species:
- Elaphoglossum longifolium
- USDA Symbol:
- ELLO
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 humid, shaded environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Fern propagates via spores; spore germination requires high humidity and sterile conditions typical of fern propagation.