Tapered Polypody
Serpocaulon attenuatum
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, French Guiana, Guyana, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States
Lowe, E. J. (Edward Joseph), 1825-1900
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Serpocaulon
- Species:
- Serpocaulon attenuatum
- USDA Symbol:
- POAT2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- 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:
- native to tropical forests, prefers humid conditions