Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Polypodiaceae

Genus:

Lomariopsis

Species:

Lomariopsis sorbifolia

USDA Symbol:

LOSO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

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 reproduces via spores; spore germination requires high humidity and shade on moist substrate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI