Resurrection Fern
Pleopeltis polypodioides
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Galápagos, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Navassa Island, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Pleopeltis
- Species:
- Pleopeltis polypodioides
- USDA Symbol:
- PLPO2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 25 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resurrection fern resprouts from rhizomes after fire; desiccation tolerance allows survival of moderate fires.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found on tree trunks and rocks
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Reproduces via spores; spores require moist conditions and suitable substrate for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI