False Hollyfern
Polystichopsis chaerophylloides
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Polystichopsis
- Species:
- Polystichopsis chaerophylloides
- USDA Symbol:
- ARCH10
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- 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:
- prefers shaded, humid forest environments