Woodland Creepingfern
Mickelia pergamentacea
- Native to:
- Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Mickelia
- Species:
- Mickelia pergamentacea
- USDA Symbol:
- BOPE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
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, humid forest environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spore germination requires consistently moist, humid conditions and can take several weeks to months.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI