Adiantum caryotideum
Adiantum caryotideum
- Native to:
- Costa Rica | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Southeast | Panamá
iNaturalist: © donmarsille (iNaturalist #106051244)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Pteridaceae
- Genus:
- Adiantum
- Species:
- Adiantum caryotideum
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spores require high humidity and consistent moisture to germinate successfully.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch