Pleocnemia
Pleocnemia irregularis
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., Fiji, Guam, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Pleocnemia
- Species:
- Pleocnemia irregularis
- USDA Symbol:
- PLIR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 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 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to forested areas with high organic matter