Nephrolepis pectinata
Nephrolepis pectinata
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Central American Pacific Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Galápagos, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panamá, Peru
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Nephrolepis
- Species:
- Nephrolepis pectinata
- USDA Symbol:
- NEPE5
Growth Characteristics
- 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:
- thrives in humid, shaded environments