Creeping Golden Polypody
Phlebodium decumanum
- Native to:
- Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Windward Is.
Lowe, E. J. (Edward Joseph), 1825-1900
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Phlebodium
- Species:
- Phlebodium decumanum
- USDA Symbol:
- PHDE3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
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, tropical forest conditions